Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Specialized Equipment

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Groundbreaking projects

World-class machinery

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its client’s R&D team in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will conceptualize and design bespoke mechanical systems, driving innovation while ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

The role requires expert CAD skills (SolidWorks/CATIA/Inventor), strong FEA experience, and a track record in leading design projects from concept to production. Based in Polokwane, you will mentor juniors and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of progressive mechanical design experience in specialized/industrial equipment.
• Expert proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks/CATIA/Inventor) and PDM.
• Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS/Abaqus) is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials science.
• Ability to design complex mechanical systems with moving parts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design process for specialized industrial equipment from concept to production.
• Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings using advanced CAD software.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses, including stress, thermal, and vibration, to validate design integrity.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers, and manufacturing specialists to integrate complex systems.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical designs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical design challenges.
• Ensure designs meet all performance specifications, safety standards, and cost targets.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise in mechanical design.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

FEA analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Project management

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Inventor

PDM systems

ANSYS or Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its client’s R&D team in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will conceptualize and design bespoke mechanical systems, driving innovation while ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

The role requires expert CAD skills (SolidWorks/CATIA/Inventor), strong FEA experience, and a track record in leading design projects from concept to production. Based in Polokwane, you will mentor juniors and collaborate across disciplines.