Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Industrial

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybride; ZAR 850 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Diverse projects in Nelspruit

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Mpumalanga seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design, development and optimization of industrial machinery and systems in Nelspruit. You will manage concept through detailed design, perform stress, fatigue and vibration analyses, and ensure performance, reliability and safety in demanding environments.

Collaborating with manufacturing and operations, you will produce drawings, BOMs and manufacturing instructions, troubleshoot design issues, and stay current with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial mechanical design.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor) and FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes, machinery, and automation.
• Knowledge of materials science, manufacturing techniques, and fabrication methods.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop industrial machinery, equipment, and mechanical systems using CAD software.
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis, including stress, fatigue, and vibration analyses.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing instructions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to optimize designs for production and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical design issues during assembly, testing, or operation.
• Stay updated on advancements in industrial engineering and manufacturing technologies.

Connaissances

CAD software

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA tools

Industrial processes

Materials science

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in industrial applications to join their team in Nelspruit . This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing mechanical systems for industrial processes, machinery, and equipment. You will be responsible for conceptual design, detailed engineering, stress analysis, and ensuring that solutions meet high standards of performance, reliability, and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial machinery design and a proven ability to innovate and solve complex engineering problems within Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial machinery, equipment, and mechanical systems using CAD software.
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis, including stress analysis , fatigue analysis, and vibration analysis.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing instructions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure designs are optimized for production and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical design issues encountered during assembly, testing, or operation.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in industrial engineering and manufacturing technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial mechanical design.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) and FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes, machinery, and automation.
• Knowledge of materials science, manufacturing techniques, and fabrication methods.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on diverse industrial projects in Nelspruit .
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on engineering excellence.
• Contribution to key industrial developments in Mpumalanga.