Mechanical Design Engineer - Mining Equipment (Nelspruit)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package with bonuses

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Generous annual leave

Professional development and training

Exposure to large-scale miningProjects

Safety-focused work environment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading heavy-duty mining equipment manufacturer in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will design, develop and refine robust mechanical systems for surface and underground machinery.

You will create 3D CAD models, perform FEA, select materials and work with hydraulics, pneumatics and structural integrity. Collaboration with product and manufacturing teams is essential to ensure safe, reliable equipment from concept to operation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical design experience in heavy industrial or mining equipment.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and FEA tools.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission and structural mechanics.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability and Design for Serviceability.
• Excellent problem-solving and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems for mining equipment.
• Create 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings (BOMs).
• Perform stress/fatigue analysis and kinematic simulations.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes for harsh environments.
• Collaborate with hydraulic and electrical engineers for system integration.
• Support manufacturing during production and resolve design issues.
• Analyze field failures and implement design improvements.
• Develop technical documentation and maintenance guides.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA analysis

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

FEA tools

Job description

Placements24 invites a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading heavy-duty mining equipment manufacturer in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will design, develop and refine robust mechanical systems for surface and underground machinery.

You will create 3D CAD models, perform FEA, select materials and work with hydraulics, pneumatics and structural integrity. Collaboration with product and manufacturing teams is essential to ensure safe, reliable equipment from concept to operation.