
Mechanical Design Engineer
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- R480,000-550,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Validate designs through analysis and targeted FEA to ensure reliability and performance
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, and project teams to ensure seamless production and delivery
Continuously improve designs for maximum strength, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
Play a key role in prototyping, testing, and refining high-performance components
Produce clear, concise engineering documentation that drives project progress
Ensure every design meets or exceeds industry standards and safety requirements.Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5 years’ mechanical engineering experience in an industrial or heavy engineering environment
Proven ability to produce compliant, reliable, and practical design solutions
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and fabrication processes
Proficiency in mechanical design software
Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments
FEA experience will be advantageousQualification:
BSc or BEng Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
Relevant engineering registration or certification (advantageous)Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.Contact MATTHEW LOUW on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTE027081.Connect with us on www.communicate.co.za and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies.Let us assist you with your career. For further Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering jobs.