Senior Mechanical Engineer - Product Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Professional development

Patent opportunities

Job summary

Our client in Sandton seeks a highly creative Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the product innovation team. You will explore new technologies, develop novel concepts, and bring groundbreaking mechanical solutions to market.

The role focuses on driving the future of the product portfolio with a visionary approach in a dynamic, experimentation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years in mechanical design and product development with a strong innovation track record.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor) and rapid prototyping technologies.
• Strong understanding of mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and feasibility studies for new mechanical product ideas and technologies.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept designs using rapid prototyping and CAD.
• Conduct initial design analyses (stress, thermal) to assess concept viability.
• Collaborate with R&D teams, product managers, and external partners to validate solutions.
• Prepare technical docs, presentations, and reports communicating findings and proposals.
• Identify and evaluate new materials, manufacturing processes, and design methodologies.

Skills

Creative thinking

CAD proficiency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their product innovation team in Sandton . This role is focused on exploring new technologies, developing novel product concepts, and bringing groundbreaking mechanical solutions to market. You will be instrumental in driving the future of our client's product portfolio, working in a dynamic environment that encourages experimentation and out-of-the-box thinking. This position is perfect for a visionary engineer passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in mechanical design.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and feasibility studies for new mechanical product ideas and technologies.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept designs, utilizing rapid prototyping techniques and advanced CAD .
• Conduct initial design analysis (e.g., stress, thermal) to assess the viability of new concepts.
• Collaborate with R&D teams, product managers, and external partners to explore and validate innovative solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and reports to communicate findings and proposals.
• Identify and evaluate new materials, manufacturing processes, and design methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related advanced technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development, with a strong track record of innovation.
• Expertise in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) and familiarity with rapid prototyping technologies.
• Strong understanding of various engineering principles, including mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and solve complex, unstructured problems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and significant bonus potential tied to innovation outcomes.
• Access to state-of-the-R&D facilities and equipment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, patent applications, and publication.
• A culture that fosters creativity, experimentation, and rapid iteration.