Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hybrid Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for its Johannesburg, Gauteng team. The role covers the full product lifecycle from concept to prototyping and production support, with a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

You will leverage CAD tools, perform FEA/CFD analyses, and drive manufacturability during prototyping and production stages, collaborating with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver complex mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in mechanical design within an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software and PDM systems.
• Strong understanding of materials, stress analysis, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and precision casting.
• Excellent problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop novel mechanical systems and components using CAD software.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis (FEA/CFD) to validate designs.
• Create technical drawings, schematics, and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project integration.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation of designs, troubleshooting issues.
• Provide technical support to production ensuring manufacturability and quality.
• Stay abreast of advancements in mechanical engineering and manufacturing technologies.
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting, and timeline management.

Skills

CAD proficiency

FEA/CFD analysis

3D CAD & PDM

Materials & stress analysis

Additive manufacturing & CNC

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

PDM systems

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for its Johannesburg, Gauteng team. The role covers the full product lifecycle from concept to prototyping and production support, with a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

You will leverage CAD tools, perform FEA/CFD analyses, and drive manufacturability during prototyping and production stages, collaborating with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver complex mechanical systems.