Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Hybrid & Innovation

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation
Health insurance
Hybrid work model
Professional development budget
Groundbreaking projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive product innovation in Sandton. You will conceptualize, design and develop next-generation mechanical products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform ideas into market-ready solutions in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of experience, deep CAD/CAE expertise, and a proven track record in leading new product development from concept to launch.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • 7+ years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
  • Expertise in CAD/CAE and product development processes.
  • Proven ability to lead new product development from concept to launch and to mentor others.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the conceptualization and design of mechanical products, systems and components from ideation to production.
  • Utilize CAD/CAE tools for detailed design, 3D modeling, simulation and analysis to ensure performance and reliability.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, market research and technology scouting for new product opportunities.
  • Collaborate with product management, electrical engineering and software teams for integrated solutions.
  • Oversee prototyping, testing and validation, providing technical direction and interpreting results.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices in mechanical design and innovation.

Skills

CAD/CAE software
Leadership
Product development
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive product innovation in Sandton. You will conceptualize, design and develop next-generation mechanical products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform ideas into market-ready solutions in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of experience, deep CAD/CAE expertise, and a proven track record in leading new product development from concept to launch.

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