Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Specialist to join our client's engineering team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role involves conceptualizing, designing, and developing mechanical components and systems for various industrial applications, using solid CAD skills and material science knowledge to deliver robust solutions.

The position requires 6+ years of hands-on design experience, expertise in SolidWorks or Inventor, and familiarity with FEA/CFD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years hands-on mechanical design and product development.
• Expert proficiency in at least one major 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and experience with simulations (FEA, CFD).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical systems and components from concept through to production release.
• Utilize advanced 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor) to create detailed designs, assemblies, and drawings.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations (FEA, CFD) to validate designs and ensure performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and R&D teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on design best practices.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Team collaboration

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA

CFD

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Specialist to join our client's engineering team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role involves conceptualizing, designing, and developing mechanical components and systems for various industrial applications, using solid CAD skills and material science knowledge to deliver robust solutions.

The position requires 6+ years of hands-on design experience, expertise in SolidWorks or Inventor, and familiarity with FEA/CFD.