Design Engineer, Johannesburg

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

Design Engineer, Jo..

Date posted:

Monday, October 26, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
This role combines mechanical design, product development, technical analysis and cross-functional support to ensure that new and existing equipment is designed, documented, manufactured and improved to the required technical, safety and quality standards.

POSITION INFO:

Design Engineer, Johannesburg
Responsible for translating customer, operational, and product requirements into practical, safe, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

This role combines mechanical design, product development, technical analysis and cross-functional support to ensure that new and existing equipment is designed, documented, manufactured and improved to the required technical, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications & Technical Skills

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent recognised qualification.
Strong grounding in technical drawing, strength of materials and machine design.
Advanced CAD capability.
Strong analytical and mechanical problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform engineering calculations and technical analysis.
Ability to interpret operational requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions

Experience Required

Strong practical understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
Experience in mechanical design and product development.
Advanced CAD modelling and detailing capability.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods.
Experience producing detailed engineering drawings, including welding symbols and geometric tolerances.
Exposure to materials-handling equipment would be advantageous.
Experience with crushers, screens, and conveyors would be advantageous.
Knowledge of FEA and computer simulation tools would be advantageous.

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