Senior Industrial Design Engineer: Lead Concepts to Production

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Growth opportunities

Creative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Industrial Design Engineer to join our client in Randburg. You will lead the design process from ideation through prototype development, focusing on functionality, manufacturability and aesthetics.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of experience in industrial design or product development, with strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino), materials knowledge, and proven project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or Mechanical Engineering with a strong portfolio.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in industrial design or product development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools and understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent sketching, visualization, and communication skills with project leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the industrial design process for new products from concept to final design specifications.
• Develop detailed 3D models, renderings, and prototypes to visualize concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure designs are manufacturable and functional.
• Conduct user research and market analysis to inform design decisions.
• Oversee transition from prototype to mass production and resolve issues.
• Stay updated on design trends, materials, and manufacturing technologies.

Skills

3D CAD

Sketching

Communication

Project management

Ergonomics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Rhino

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Industrial Design Engineer to join our client in Randburg. You will lead the design process from ideation through prototype development, focusing on functionality, manufacturability and aesthetics.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of experience in industrial design or product development, with strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino), materials knowledge, and proven project leadership.