Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Advanced Materials, Hybrid

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & retirement benefits

Hybrid work options

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a Polokwane-based role with hybrid on-site and remote work. You will lead the design of mechanical systems leveraging advanced materials, translating theory into practical, manufacturable solutions and guiding product development.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, with 8+ years in design and development, expertise in SolidWorks/CATIA and FEA/CFD, and strong

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
• 8+ years in mechanical design and product development with a focus on advanced materials.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA) and simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Strong understanding of material properties and failure mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of complex systems using advanced materials.
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks/CATIA.
• Perform FEA/CFD analyses to optimize designs for strength and durability.
• Collaborate with R&D, materials scientists, and manufacturing engineers.
• Develop and manage BOMs and specifications.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and design validation.
• Document design processes and test results.

Skills

CAD software

FEA/CFD

Materials science knowledge

Analytical thinking

Hybrid teamwork

Education

Master's degree

PhD in Materials Science

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a Polokwane-based role with hybrid on-site and remote work. You will lead the design of mechanical systems leveraging advanced materials, translating theory into practical, manufacturable solutions and guiding product development.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, with 8+ years in design and development, expertise in SolidWorks/CATIA and FEA/CFD, and strong