Junior Mechanical Designer

Reference: NES027621-Wes-1

Junior Mechanical Designer

East London / Gqeberha

What if your first engineering role wasn't about maintenance and repetitive drawings, but about creating machines that solve real-world manufacturing challenges?

As a young engineer, you're looking for more than just a job. You want exposure. You want mentorship. You want to see your ideas become reality. We are partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing business seeking a Junior Mechanical Designer to join their design team. This is an opportunity for a driven graduate or early-career engineer to work alongside experienced professionals in the development of specialized machinery, production equipment, fixtures, and innovative engineering solutions. You'll be involved in the complete design process, from concept development and calculations through to detailing, manufacturing support, and final implementation. If you've always been curious about how machines are designed, built, and optimized, this could be the ideal platform to launch your engineering career. Duties & Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting in the design and detailing of custom mechanical systems and special-purpose machinery

• Developing practical engineering solutions aligned to project specifications

• Performing engineering calculations, including stress, force, and accuracy assessments

• Supporting machine design validation through analysis and simulations

• Creating detailed manufacturing and release documentation

• Working closely with senior engineers throughout the design process

• Supporting assembly and implementation activities during project execution

• Providing cost-saving ideas and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

• Assisting with engineering change requests, tooling, and fixture design

What We're Looking For

• National Diploma, BTech, Bachelor's Degree, or higher qualification in:

• Mechanical Engineering, or

• Mechatronics Engineering

• 0 to 2 years' experience in a design environment

• Exposure to mechanical design principles and engineering calculations

• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and machine design fundamentals

• Knowledge of FEA, FMEA, or design analysis methodologies would be advantageous

• Valid Code 8 driver's license

• Fluent in English

• Afrikaans communication skills advantageous

• German language skills beneficial

The Type of Engineer Who Will Thrive Here

You are

• Curious and eager to learn

• Passionate about engineering and problem-solving

• Comfortable taking initiative

• Detail-oriented with a strong technical mindset

• Excited by the idea of designing equipment that will be manufactured and used in industry

• A team player who enjoys collaborating with experienced engineers

What's In It For You?

• Exposure to complex engineering projects

• Mentorship from experienced design professionals

• Hands-on involvement throughout the project lifecycle

• Opportunity to develop machine design, analysis, and problem-solving skills

• A clear pathway to grow your engineering career within a highly technical environment

If you're ready to move beyond theory and start designing solutions that make a real impact, we'd like to hear from you. Apply directly or send your CV to: wgouws@networkrecruitment.co.za If you have not received feedback within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Package & Remuneration

R 180000 - R 280000 - Annually