Mechanical Design Engineer

Full Time 3 weeks ago Gauteng, South Africa

Employment Information

Minimum Requirements:

  • BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical Engineering
  • 3 to 6 years’ experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Strong experience in full product design lifecycle
Experience with:
o Autodesk Inventor
o ANSYS
o FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
o MATLAB
  • Experience producing manufacturing and production-ready drawings
  • Ability to work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and production teams
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes
  • Defence, aerospace, military, heavy engineering, or advanced manufacturing industry experience will be highly advantageous

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop mechanical products and components from concept through to production
  • Generate 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings
  • Perform simulations, stress analysis, and FEA calculations
  • Support prototype development and testing
  • Liaise with production and manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility
  • Conduct engineering calculations and design validations
  • Assist with continuous product improvement and optimisation
  • Ensure compliance with engineering and quality standards

Ideal Candidate:
  • Hands-on and technically strong
  • Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving ability
  • Able to work under pressure and within project deadlines
  • Passionate about innovation, engineering, and product development
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