Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Agricultural Machinery

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for agricultural equipment based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of robust farming machinery, from concept to prototyping and production support.

The role requires hands-on collaboration with manufacturing and R&D teams in a tight, on-site environment. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, and a passion for agriculture

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software and mechanical design.
• Knowledge of material science and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to contribute across product lifecycle from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for agricultural machinery using CAD software.
• Create detailed 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform stress analysis and tolerance analysis to ensure durability and functionality under demanding conditions.
• Select appropriate materials and components considering performance, cost, and environmental factors.
• Collaborate with production engineers to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing.

Skills

CAD software

3D modeling

2D drawings

BOMs

Stress analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for agricultural equipment based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of robust farming machinery, from concept to prototyping and production support.

The role requires hands-on collaboration with manufacturing and R&D teams in a tight, on-site environment. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, and a passion for agriculture