Mechanical Engineer: Product Development & Testing — Hands-On

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer focused on product development and testing. You will work with design engineers and production teams to prototype, test, and refine mechanical products to meet performance, reliability, and quality standards.

The role emphasizes practical testing methodologies, data analysis, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute directly to product success in a collaborative engineering environment in East London.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of product development or mechanical testing experience.
• Proficiency in CAD for design review and model interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, prototyping, and assembly of mechanical components and systems for new product development.
• Plan, set up, and conduct comprehensive performance, durability, and environmental testing of mechanical products.
• Analyze test data, document results, identify root causes of failures, and recommend design improvements.
• Develop and refine test procedures and equipment to ensure accurate and repeatable results.
• Collaborate with design engineers to implement design changes based on test findings.
• Maintain testing equipment and laboratory facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Testing methodologies

Data acquisition

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Placements24 in East London is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer focused on product development and testing. You will work with design engineers and production teams to prototype, test, and refine mechanical products to meet performance, reliability, and quality standards.

The role emphasizes practical testing methodologies, data analysis, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute directly to product success in a collaborative engineering environment in East London.