Mechanical Design Engineer

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Minimum requirements for the role:

  • A tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering (B Eng) is essential for this role.
  • Previous design experience 5 years, as well as managing a technical department, preferably in the bodybuilder design and manufacturing industry (CIT, Military vehicles, Body Builders).
  • Ability to create sound mechanical designs, from concept through to detail design.
  • Must have mechanical and spatial insight.
  • Must be proficient in SolidWorks.
  • Must be able to manage people and processes.
  • The successful candidate must have market insight and a strategic mindset.
  • E-mail CVs to
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Responsible for the technical design and quality within the company, either as a direct responsibility for the company's products or ensuring technical compliance in specifically production and facilities/equipment. The position is also responsible for all new product proposals, both technically as well as commercially.
  • Initiating and designing, based on market feedback and technical feasibility, new product designs for the company, mainly mechanical, but also managing the integration of the electrical and software elements.
  • Prototyping the designs, and creating the data pack for the new product, including initial costing.
  • Ensuring that the design is market and production-ready, through the creation of BOMs, fabrication drawings, costing, creation of required parts NRs, loading costs and parts into the ERP system etc.
  • Transferring knowledge to relevant departments (production, sales and marketing, finance etc), to ensure their success with the new product.
  • Managing the sales process of all leads brought into the company by the S&M Manager, including client liaison, technical input and generation of comprehensive client proposals.
  • Providing technical input and expertise to all areas of the company.
  • Be involved with the MANCO to ensure the success of the company as a whole.
  • Managing all aspects of the employee life cycle of 8 direct reports.
  • Ensuring that all designs and products offered by the company are in line with market requirements.
  • Ensuring that all documents and processes are in place to ensure product success, both externally and internally.
  • Ensuring accuracy in quotations, use costings feedback to increase accuracy.
  • Warranty accounts and claims as an indicator of product (design) defects.
  • E-mail CVs to
Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1344410
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned