Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Bespoke Solutions

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus bonus

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Development budget

Access to cutting‑edge facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a highly specialized Mechanical Design Engineer to design bespoke mechanical solutions and push the boundaries of innovation. You will lead complex projects and deliver sophisticated design work in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 8 years of experience, with expert CAD/FEA proficiency (CATIA, SolidWorks Premium) and a strong portfolio.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of specialized mechanical design experience with a portfolio.
• Expert in CATIA/SolidWorks Premium and FEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and detailed design of specialized mechanical systems.
• Perform structural, thermal, and dynamic simulations.
• Produce manufacturing drawings, tolerance stacks, and reports.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams.
• Stay updated on new technologies to drive innovation.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Finite element analysis

Technical documentation

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks Premium

FEA tools

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a highly specialized Mechanical Design Engineer to design bespoke mechanical solutions and push the boundaries of innovation. You will lead complex projects and deliver sophisticated design work in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 8 years of experience, with expert CAD/FEA proficiency (CATIA, SolidWorks Premium) and a strong portfolio.