Senior Mechanical Design Lead — On-site Innovation

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Career advancement

Leadership development

Facilities access

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Lead in Randburg to guide and grow a high‑performing mechanical design team. You will oversee the entire design process, mentor engineers, and drive complex projects to successful production releases in a hands‑on, on‑site leadership role.

You will shape technical decisions, develop design standards, and collaborate with PMs to align scope and timelines, while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design with leadership.
• Proficient in CAD software and simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Experience in managing complex design projects and leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical design engineers, providing technical direction and mentorship.
• Manage the design lifecycle of projects from concept through to production release.
• Develop and implement design standards and best practices.
• Conduct rigorous design reviews and ensure product quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project scope and timelines.
• Drive innovation and identify opportunities for design improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

CAD proficiency

FEA/CFD simulation

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Lead in Randburg to guide and grow a high‑performing mechanical design team. You will oversee the entire design process, mentor engineers, and drive complex projects to successful production releases in a hands‑on, on‑site leadership role.

You will shape technical decisions, develop design standards, and collaborate with PMs to align scope and timelines, while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.