Senior Engineer: Mechanical Design

Recruiter:

E&D Recruiters

Job Ref:

Pta003069/EP

Date posted:

Monday, October 27, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Neg

SUMMARY:
Client is looking for senior mechanical design engineers. Our client does Product development from component level to complete systems. Product development expertise includes medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in applications such as delivery, bus, motorhome, off highway, refuse and several other specialized and vocational vehicle markets. Cape Town based company who does design for international market.

POSITION INFO:
SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Cape TownÂ
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Product Development. Details designs from first principles as well as improvement on existing Product ranges
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Qualification and Key Skills Required:

B Eng. / BSc in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 7 years of design experience
Ability to plan and execute project plans
Ability to guide and mentor other engineers
Innovative and self-driven
Hands-on approach to problem solving
Readily able to adjust to changing priorities
Objective orientated, setting goals and meeting deadlines

Responsibilities

3D CAD models designs and presentation to clients.
Preparation of manufacturing and supplier part drawingsÂ
Conduct concept and design reviews
Manage and support the day-to-day design activities
Provide creative and technically feasible solutions for cost savings, service issues, and product improvements.
Interface with materials and purchasing on new part design and sourcing.
Interface with Analysis, Test, and Manufacturing Engineering to determine the most effective and economical use of materials and manufacturing processes.
Interface with the Product Regulation and Compliance staff to design products that meet government regulations, restrictions and codes.

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