Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hybrid

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer based in Midrand, Gauteng. The role focuses on conceptualizing, designing, and developing complex mechanical systems for cutting-edge machinery across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, strong CAD/FEA skills (SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor; ANSYS/Abaqus), and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design and product development, preferably in industrial automation or machinery.
• Proven expertise in 3D CAD software and FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, injection moulding, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Excellent knowledge of material science, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and kinematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new mechanical systems and products to meet performance, cost, and quality targets.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks/CATIA/Inventor.
• Perform stress, thermal and vibration analysis using FEA tools to validate designs.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams for seamless project integration.
• Specify materials, components, and processes, and work with suppliers to ensure spec adherence.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and production units; document results and drive design improvements.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and troubleshoot design-related issues.

Skills

3D CAD

FEM analysis

Cross‑functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Inventor

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer based in Midrand, Gauteng. The role focuses on conceptualizing, designing, and developing complex mechanical systems for cutting-edge machinery across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, strong CAD/FEA skills (SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor; ANSYS/Abaqus), and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes.