Senior Industrial Machinery Design Engineer - On-site

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Full medical aid and retirement fund

On-site role with hands-on involvement

Professional development opportunities

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Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in industrial machinery. You will design, develop, and improve machinery from concept through production, delivering robust mechanical solutions with a focus on reliability and precision.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 5 years in industrial machinery design, and proficiency with SolidWorks or Inventor plus FEA and kinematic simulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design with industrial machinery.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor) and FEA/kinematic simulations.
• Strong understanding of material selection, manufacturing processes (machining, welding), and hydraulics/pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new industrial machinery and equipment, ensuring functionality and reliability.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
• Perform stress analysis, tolerance analysis, and kinematic simulations to validate designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure designs are producible and cost-effective.
• Develop and execute testing procedures for new machinery prototypes.
• Provide technical support for existing machinery and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA software

Kinematic simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in industrial machinery. You will design, develop, and improve machinery from concept through production, delivering robust mechanical solutions with a focus on reliability and precision.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 5 years in industrial machinery design, and proficiency with SolidWorks or Inventor plus FEA and kinematic simulations.