Mechanical Design Engineer - Product Development & Prototyping

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a creative Mechanical Engineer in Polokwane to lead product development from concept through prototyping and testing, and to drive innovations in new market-ready devices.

You will create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings, specify components, build and test prototypes, and collaborate with R&D, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability and successful production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of product development and mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturability, and DFМ (design for manufacturability).
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of new products from concept to market-ready stages.
• Create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and technical specifications for components and assemblies.
• Build and test prototypes, documenting performance and identifying improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and manufacturing teams to ensure product success.
• Perform tolerance analysis, stress calculations, and other engineering assessments.
• Support the transition of designs into manufacturing processes.

Skills

CAD Software

Prototyping

Product Development

DFM

Mechanical Design

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Placements24 seeks a creative Mechanical Engineer in Polokwane to lead product development from concept through prototyping and testing, and to drive innovations in new market-ready devices.

You will create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings, specify components, build and test prototypes, and collaborate with R&D, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability and successful production.