Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Machinery Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and growth

Overtime pay when required

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop and improve robust machinery for mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. You will lead CAD modeling, simulation, and prototyping across the entire design process, collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure producibility and quality.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree with 4+ years of experience, proficient in SolidWorks or Inventor, and knowledgeable about materials,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of mechanical design experience in industrial machinery.
• Proficient with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor) and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics is beneficial.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems for industrial machinery using 3D CAD.
• Perform stress, thermal, and motion simulations.
• Create detailed drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure producibility and quality.
• Support assembly and testing of prototypes.
• Troubleshoot issues during design, manufacturing, or operation.
• Contribute to design reviews and documentation of design changes.
• Research new materials and technologies for machinery design.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry safety standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop and improve robust machinery for mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. You will lead CAD modeling, simulation, and prototyping across the entire design process, collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure producibility and quality.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree with 4+ years of experience, proficient in SolidWorks or Inventor, and knowledgeable about materials,