Product Development Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer for Centurion to drive product development from concept to production. The role emphasizes design, CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration in an R&D environment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in product design, strong CAD/simulation skills, and solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, with a passion for innovation and detail-oriented work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years in product design and development with a portfolio.
• Proficiency in CAD and simulation tools; understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop new mechanical products.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Validate designs via simulations (FEA, CFD) and prototype testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, software, and marketing.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for product development initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design issues during prototyping and production.

Skills

Product design

Prototyping & testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer for Centurion to drive product development from concept to production. The role emphasizes design, CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration in an R&D environment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in product design, strong CAD/simulation skills, and solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, with a passion for innovation and detail-oriented work.