Mechanical Project Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026692/Wes

Date posted:

Friday, June 19, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

350000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Mechanical Engineer
Location: Kempton Park
What if your next role didn’t just involve designing systems—but owning the full journey of engineering excellence, from concept through to real-world delivery?
A forward-thinking engineering environment is looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to do more than just draft and design. This is an opportunity to take ideas off the screen and see them come to life, playing a hands-on role throughout the entire project lifecycle—from initial concept and detailed design to implementation and final handover.

POSITION INFO:
What You'll Be Doing: Drive mechanical design initiatives across diverse projects Get involved from early-stage concept development through to final delivery Translate ideas into practical, high-quality engineering solutions Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution Ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and efficiency throughout project stages Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement on live projects What You Bring: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Minimum 3 years' post-graduate experience in a design\/project environment Exposure to full project lifecycles will be highly advantageous Your Technical Toolkit: SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency Experience with SAGE Exposure to Ansys or other FEA software Who You Are: Naturally curious, with a drive to see how things work-and how they can work better Detail-oriented, but able to see the bigger picture Comfortable taking ownership and contributing to real outcomes A strong communicator who thrives in collaborative environments If you're ready to step into a role where your designs don't stay on paper-and where your input shapes tangible results-then this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Apply directly to: If you do not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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