Production Operator (Heavy Machinery)

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to conceive, design, and develop robust mechanical systems for heavy machinery used in mining and construction. The role leads design projects from concept to production, ensuring performance and manufacturability.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in CAD, stress analysis, material selection, and component design, contributing to product innovation and maintaining market leadership.

Job description

Senior Mechanical Designer - Heavy Machinery

About the Role Our client, a premier manufacturer of specialized heavy machinery for the mining and construction industries, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Designer to join their engineering department in Randburg, Gauteng. This role is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing robust and efficient mechanical systems for complex machinery. The Senior Mechanical Designer will lead design projects from initial concept through to production, ensuring designs meet performance, safety, and manufacturability requirements. We are looking for an experienced and creative engineer with a strong portfolio in heavy equipment design and proficiency in advanced CAD software. This is a crucial role in driving product innovation and maintaining our client's market leadership. Your expertise in stress analysis, material selection, and component design will be vital in creating high