Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Industrial Machinery

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & development

Stable employer

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of heavy industrial machinery. You will apply advanced CAD/CAM techniques, perform structural analyses, and drive robust, safe designs for demanding environments.

The role demands 5+ years in mechanical design, solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and collaboration with production teams to optimize cost and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing industrial machinery or heavy equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Strong understanding of mechanics, manufacturing processes, and design for reliability.
• Experience with FEA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed mechanical components and assemblies for industrial machinery using advanced CAD software.
• Create manufacturing drawings, schematics, and BOMs with high accuracy.
• Perform engineering calculations for stress, load, and material selection.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to optimize production and assembly.
• Conduct design reviews and validation testing for new/modified machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues in production and field operations.
• Research and recommend new materials and technologies to improve performance and cost.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Maintain design documentation and revision control.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

FEA (advantageous)

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of heavy industrial machinery. You will apply advanced CAD/CAM techniques, perform structural analyses, and drive robust, safe designs for demanding environments.

The role demands 5+ years in mechanical design, solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and collaboration with production teams to optimize cost and performance.