Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Recruitpro Solutions

Job Ref:

Rec000409/JG

Date posted:

Friday, October 9, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

50000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with strong product development experience and a proven record of owning projects from concept to release. The role combines hands-on mechanical design leadership with client consulting. You will work with international clients as a trusted technical advisor while also mentoring and developing junior engineers.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Lead and take full ownership of product development projects end to end, from concept through detailed design, prototyping and release Own client consulting engagements, assessing customer design workflows, CAD standards and engineering processes, and recommending improvements Develop and review complex CAD models, drawings, BOMs and technical documentation, following design release and revision control processes Apply advanced Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to optimise designs for cost, quality and manufacturability Present recommendations and run technical demonstrations, workshops and training sessions for client teams Build and manage relationships with international clients Mentor junior engineers and help build team capability Work independently on complex problems while collaborating with multidisciplinary and international teams Minimum Requirements BEng in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (a Master's degree is a strong advantage) Proven experience in mechanical design, product development and engineering consulting (all three essential) A track record of leading and owning design projects from concept to release Strong CAD and design software experience In-depth understanding of drawings, BOMs, revision control, manufacturing and design release processes Proven client consulting experience, with the confidence to engage engineering managers, technical teams and international stakeholders Strong problem-solving, communication and project delivery skills Advantageous Experience with international clients across multiple regions and time zones Experience with PDM, PLM, ERP or engineering data management systems Exposure to FEA, CFD or other simulation tools Experience with design automation, templates, workflows or engineering process improvement

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