Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and testing of complex industrial systems. You will work across R&D, manufacturing, and projects to bring concepts to production with a hands-on, mentorship-driven approach.

The role requires 7+ years in mechanical design, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA) and experience with FEA/CFD, materials, and manufacturing processes, in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design for industrial machinery or heavy equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and simulation tools (FEA, CFD).
• Strong knowledge of materials, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and design principles.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers.

Responsabilités

• Conceptualize, design, and develop complex mechanical systems for industrial machinery using CAD software.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis to validate designs and optimize performance (FEA/CFD).
• Prepare design specifications, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and test reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to optimize for production.
• Troubleshoot design issues during prototyping, testing, and production.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Stay updated on engineering advancements and mentor junior engineers.
• Manage multiple design projects and ensure timely completion.

Connaissances

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

Inventor

CATIA

FEA

CFD

Description du poste

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and testing of complex industrial systems. You will work across R&D, manufacturing, and projects to bring concepts to production with a hands-on, mentorship-driven approach.

The role requires 7+ years in mechanical design, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA) and experience with FEA/CFD, materials, and manufacturing processes, in a hybrid environment.