Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Manufacturing Automation

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design and integrate bespoke machinery and automation for manufacturing. The role blends office collaboration with remote work, supporting continuous improvement and high production targets.

You will design with 3D CAD tools, perform dynamic analyses, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver robust equipment, tooling, and documentation for manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in mechanical design focused on manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and PLM/PDM systems.
• Experience with robotics, PLCs, and automated manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop bespoke machinery, tooling, and automation systems for manufacturing processes.
• Utilize advanced 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) to create detailed designs, assemblies, and drawings.
• Perform kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanisms and automated systems.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineers, process engineers, and operators to ensure designs are practical and efficient.
• Specify components, materials, and manufacturing methods for new equipment and tooling.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and implementation of new designs, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals and maintenance guides.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for existing manufacturing processes and equipment.

Connaissances

CAD software

PDM/PLM

Manufacturing processes

Kinematics & dynamics analysis

Robotics & PLCs

Hybrid/remote collaboration

Teamwork & communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

Inventor

PLM systems

Description du poste

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design and integrate bespoke machinery and automation for manufacturing. The role blends office collaboration with remote work, supporting continuous improvement and high production targets.

You will design with 3D CAD tools, perform dynamic analyses, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver robust equipment, tooling, and documentation for manufacturing processes.