Mechanical Design Engineer (Permanent)

Ajpersonnel · Gauteng , JHB - Eastern Suburbs · R 600000 - R 690000 Annually Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)

Posted 14 August 2026

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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Start Date: 2026-08-14 - 2026-09-12 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB003997 Sectors: Manufacturing Location: Gauteng , JHB - Eastern Suburbs Salary: R 600000 - R 690000 Annually Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable) Brief: drawings|erp systems|johannesburg east|mechanical design engineer|mechanical draughting|mechanical engineering|medical aid|perm|provident fund|sap|solidworks|transformers|wadeville Background: Exciting career opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer within a manufacturing company, to execute mechanical designs for small and medium transformers Detail: Minimum Requirements: Higher National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Minimum of 5 years' experience in the transformer industry Knowledge of mechanical design calculations / simulations Knowledge transformer manufacturing and its associated processes Ability to work with standard and customized design software Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks Software advantageous Syspro knowledge and or other ERP systems like SAP Proficient on (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Valid driver's license Responsibilities: Analyse, Interpret and maintain complex databases Execute mechanical design calculations (technical, parts, materials, etc) Execute mechanical designs for transformer active-parts and tanks Review designs of Peers and release engineering documentation for production Assist various departments (Sales, Proposals, Contracts, PCP, etc) with technical queries Analyse & interpret Customer specifications, schedules, special requirements, etc Analyse national and international technical standards, conduct research, etc. Train & support Junior Design Engineers (design, software, processes, etc) Participate in quality control / assurance activities (inspections, etc.) as required Assist in preparing, updating and reviewing technical standards TO APPLY: Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the minimum requirements will not be considered for the respective position. Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion. AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was then unsuccessful for that specific position, however your profile remains on our system for future opportunities. show more... For more information please contact: Rita Manga Apply

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