Senior Mechanical Design Leader - Hybrid Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Hybrid work model

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to steer advanced mechanical design initiatives, mentor a team of engineers, and set technical direction for high-impact products.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical design with leadership experience; proficiency in SolidWorks, ANSYS, and COMSOL, plus strong knowledge of manufacturing, PLM, and product lifecycle management. Hybrid work available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in mechanical design with leadership experience.
• Expertise in CAD/CAE software (SolidWorks, ANSYS, COMSOL).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and PLM.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills for complex design challenges in Rustenburg.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical design engineers, overseeing all aspects of the design process.
• Develop innovative and robust mechanical designs for new products, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and quality targets.
• Conduct in-depth design reviews, technical feasibility studies, and performance simulations.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and product management to align design efforts with business objectives.
• Champion best practices in mechanical design, documentation, and prototyping.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the design team and processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to steer advanced mechanical design initiatives, mentor a team of engineers, and set technical direction for high-impact products.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical design with leadership experience; proficiency in SolidWorks, ANSYS, and COMSOL, plus strong knowledge of manufacturing, PLM, and product lifecycle management. Hybrid work available.