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Design Engineer Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Design Engineer
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Design Engineer
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NES026191/Wes
Date posted:
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
450000 Annually
SUMMARY:
Take the next step in your engineering career by joining a dynamic and innovation-driven environment where your design expertise will directly influence advanced mechanical solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, including the reverse-engineering of specialised measuring equipment, while playing a key role in both product development and production optimisation.
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop high-quality mechanical components and systems aligned with project requirements
- Reverse-engineer measuring equipment, analysing existing designs to recreate, improve, and optimise performance
- Translate concepts into detailed engineering drawings and production-ready designs
- Drive seamless integration between design and production, ensuring manufacturability and efficiency
- Work closely with production, quality, and procurement teams to deliver robust solutions
- Conduct testing, validation, and design reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across design and manufacturing processes
- Maintain precise and up-to-date technical documentation
Minimum Requirements:
- BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical design within a production environment
- Hands-on experience with reverse engineering and measuring equipment
- Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar
- Solid understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles
- Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Personal Attributes:
- Driven and solutions-oriented with a passion for engineering excellence
- Ability to take ownership of projects from concept through to production
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
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