Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company undisclosed · Centurion, Gauteng

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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 Masters 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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