Senior Mechanical Design Lead — On-site Innovation

Placements24

Randburg

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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