Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Machinery

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our client’s manufacturing team in Mahikeng, North West. You will design, develop, and improve mechanical systems from concept through production, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Use SolidWorks or Inventor to create drawings, perform stress analyses, and collaborate with production to deliver cost-effective solutions. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in industrial machinery design are required; on-site work is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design or product development, preferably with industrial machinery.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Good understanding of mechanical principles, stress analysis, and material properties.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, and assembly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new industrial machinery and equipment components using CAD software.
• Modify and improve existing machinery designs to enhance performance, efficiency, and safety.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Conduct mechanical analysis, including stress and tolerance analysis, to ensure design integrity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible for production and cost-effective.
• Assist in the assembly, testing, and commissioning of new machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues encountered during design, manufacturing, or operation.
• Maintain technical documentation and design records.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and materials for application in industrial machinery.

Skills

CAD software

Stress analysis

Manufacturing processes

3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established manufacturer of specialized industrial machinery, is seeking a diligent Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Mahikeng, North West, ZA. This role will involve the design, development, and improvement of mechanical systems for various industrial applications. You will work on projects from concept through to production, ensuring that machinery is reliable, efficient, and meets safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes, coupled with excellent problem-solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of robust industrial solutions within a growing company in Mahikeng, North West, ZA.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new industrial machinery and equipment components using CAD software.
• Modify and improve existing machinery designs to enhance performance, efficiency, and safety.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Conduct mechanical analysis, including stress and tolerance analysis, to ensure design integrity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible for production and cost-effective.
• Assist in the assembly, testing, and commissioning of new machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues encountered during design, manufacturing, or operation.
• Maintain technical documentation and design records.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and materials for application in industrial machinery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design or product development, preferably with industrial machinery.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Good understanding of mechanical principles, stress analysis, and material properties.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, and assembly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, medical aid, a retirement fund, and opportunities for professional development.
• This role is based in Mahikeng, North West, ZA, and requires a committed, on-site presence to effectively contribute to the design and development process of industrial machinery.