Mechanical Design Engineer

SUMMARY:

📍 Location: Gqeberha 
💼 Employment Type: Temporary (3 months)

About the Position

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing innovative mechanical engineering solutions, supporting project feasibility and costing, preparing technical and tender documentation, and collaborating with clients, engineers, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with required technical standards.

POSITION INFO:
Duties Understanding technical requirements of clients in the automotive industry Creating of innovative engineering concept solutions to meet client needs Working with other engineers to perform feasibility studies, develop models, and specify hardware and equipment Working with other engineers to improve on existing processes and mechanical designs determining and costing of mechanical hardware and Labour required for potential projects Becoming familiar with client specific mechanical design standards and practices Preparation and formatting of tender documentation Obtaining supplier quotes Adhoc tasks Requirements: Qualification in mechanical engineering or related Eagerness to enhance and grow understanding of engineering principles and systems Additional studies welcomed in the direction suited to this position Experience with 3D engineering CAD software advantageous Experience in project costing advantageous Strong Microsoft Office skills Very good verbal and written communication Pro-active work ethic Excellent organisational skills Excellent time management skills Excellent attention to detail Experience in the automotive automation advantageous