Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Mechanical Plant Equipment

SUMMARY:
🌐 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - 
📍 Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-based)
🏢 Department: Mechanical Engineering
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💵 Remuneration: Market-related, based on experience

POSITION INFO:

About the Company

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of precision mechanical systems and components from first principles.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using CAD software.
• Design and select mechanical components such as actuators, motors, drives, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, bushes, and sealing arrangements.
• Incorporate operational and maintenance considerations into design solutions.
• Manage the complete design lifecycle — from concept and analysis through prototyping, testing, and release for manufacture.
• Conduct engineering analyses using tools such as FEA, tolerance analysis, and kinematic simulation.
• Review vendor drawings, prototypes, and fabrication packages for compliance with design specifications.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless system integration.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, materials, and best practices in precision mechanical engineering.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BSc).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical design of precision machinery or high-accuracy equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex mechanical design projects.
• Strong knowledge of actuators, motors, drives, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, bushes, and sealing systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Experience with precision engineering analysis tools (FEA, tolerance analysis, kinematic simulation) advantageous.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and first-principles engineering.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality control methods.
• ECSA registration or working toward registration preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Why Join Us

• Contribute to innovative, high-precision engineering projects designed from first principles.
• Work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Gain exposure to advanced design technologies and professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a team committed to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.