Senior Mechanical Design Lead - Industrial Machinery

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement fund

Performance-based incentives

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to lead the design and innovation of heavy industrial machinery. You will drive technical direction and oversee the complete design lifecycle from concept to production, mentoring the engineering team.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years’ experience in industrial design, expert CAD/CAE skills (Siemens NX, CATIA V5), and a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in mechanical design for heavy industrial equipment.
• Proven leadership of design projects and mentoring teams.
• Expert CAD/CAE skills with Siemens NX and CATIA V5.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the mechanical design team.
• Lead the complete design lifecycle from concept to production release.
• Develop complex 3D models and detailed drawings.
• Perform advanced calculations and simulations (FEA/CFD).
• Collaborate with manufacturing and service to optimize for production and field support.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

PhD/Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA V5

CAE/FEA tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to lead the design and innovation of heavy industrial machinery. You will drive technical direction and oversee the complete design lifecycle from concept to production, mentoring the engineering team.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years’ experience in industrial design, expert CAD/CAE skills (Siemens NX, CATIA V5), and a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects