Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hybrid (Industrial Machinery)

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the conception, design and testing of complex mechanical systems for industrial machinery. You will drive technically challenging projects and mentor junior engineers while maintaining hands-on design involvement.

The role requires a strong background in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA), FEA/CFD, materials science and thermodynamics, with excellent problem-solving and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years progressively responsible mechanical design experience in industrial machinery or heavy equipment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA) and simulation tools (FEA, CFD).
• Strong knowledge of materials science, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and design principles.
• Experience with project management methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop complex mechanical systems for industrial machinery using CAD tools.
• Perform FEA/CFD analyses to validate designs and optimize performance.
• Produce design specs, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and test reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize production.
• Troubleshoot design issues during prototyping, testing, and production.
• Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay updated on engineering advances and best practices.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership & mentorship

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CATIA

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the conception, design and testing of complex mechanical systems for industrial machinery. You will drive technically challenging projects and mentor junior engineers while maintaining hands-on design involvement.

The role requires a strong background in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA), FEA/CFD, materials science and thermodynamics, with excellent problem-solving and collaboration across functions.