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Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Hire ResolveJohannesburg, ZA
19 hours ago
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Job title : Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 29, 2025

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Job Description

  • An industry leader in the design and manufacture of modular industrial solutions is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for problem-solving, CAD design, and hands-on engineering. This is a career-defining opportunity to work on cutting-edge, custom-built mechanical systems for clients across the mining, power generation, and manufacturing sectors.
  • What You’ll Be Doing :

  • Full lifecycle mechanical design – from concept to manufacturing
  • 3D modelling, detailing, and preparing production-ready drawings
  • Engineering calculations : FEA, heat loss, fluid flow, material strength
  • Client proposal development – including renders and conceptual designs
  • Project management : budgeting, scheduling (Gantt), and client communication
  • Producing detailed documentation and working closely with manufacturing teams
  • What We’re Looking For :

  • Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng or equivalent)
  • 2–5 years of experience in a design and manufacturing environment
  • Strong experience with Autodesk Inventor & Vault (SolidWorks also valuable)
  • Solid understanding of :

  • Mechanical design principles and manufacturing cost implications
  • Sheet metal fabrication and industrial component design
  • Welding, NDT, and applicable specifications
  • Attention to detail, ability to self-manage, and deliver under pressure
  • Strong communication skills in English (professional) and Afrikaans (conversational)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ideal Background :

  • Hands-on experience in any of the following fields is highly advantageous :
  • Custom-built fabrication
  • Mining equipment design
  • Container-based solutions (e.g., substations, genset enclosures, E-houses)
  • HVAC, power generation, or hydraulics
  • Modular skid systems and industrial enclosures
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