Mechanical Design Engineer – Premium Consumer Goods (Hybrid)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Mechanical Design Engineer to join a hybrid team in Sandton, Gauteng. You’ll drive mechanical design for premium consumer goods, translating user needs into high-quality products within a studio-driven environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/Alias/Rhino), and familiarity with manufacturing processes. You will collaborate across disciplines and contribute to bringing elegant designs to life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional mechanical design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Alias, Rhino) and FEA tools.
• Understanding of injection molding, CNC machining, and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for premium consumer products.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Perform mechanical analysis (stress, thermal, vibration) to ensure durability.
• Collaborate with designers, electrical engineers, and UX teams.
• Manage prototyping, testing, and iterative design improvements.
• Coordinate with manufacturers for production-ready designs (DFM/DFA).
• Troubleshoot design issues across the product development cycle.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

CAD design software

FEA analysis tools

DFM/Cost aware design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Alias

Rhino

FEA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative Mechanical Design Engineer to join a hybrid team in Sandton, Gauteng. You’ll drive mechanical design for premium consumer goods, translating user needs into high-quality products within a studio-driven environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/Alias/Rhino), and familiarity with manufacturing processes. You will collaborate across disciplines and contribute to bringing elegant designs to life.