Mechanical Design Engineer: Innovate & Shape Products

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Relocation assistance

Development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Mossel Bay team. You will conceptualize, design, and develop mechanical systems and components, contributing to product lines and operational efficiency.

You will use SolidWorks/AutoCAD/In inventor for 3D design and perform FEA/thermal analyses, collaborating with manufacturing to ensure feasible, cost-effective production. A strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in CAD tools and FEA/simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD.
• Perform stress and thermal analyses to validate designs.
• Create detailed drawings, BOMs and specifications for production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in design reviews and address issues from prototyping to production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design-related challenges during development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Mossel Bay team. You will conceptualize, design, and develop mechanical systems and components, contributing to product lines and operational efficiency.

You will use SolidWorks/AutoCAD/In inventor for 3D design and perform FEA/thermal analyses, collaborating with manufacturing to ensure feasible, cost-effective production. A strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail are essential.