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Junior Design Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Reference: Rec000255-JG-2
RecruitPro is recruiting on behalf of a client in the engineering sector based in Alrode Alberton for a Junior Design Engineer to join their design and simulation team. This is a strong entry point for a graduate engineer looking to build a career in CAD design simulation and product development within the mining equipment space.
RecruitPro is recruiting on behalf of a client in the engineering sector based in Alrode Alberton for a Junior Design Engineer to join their design and simulation team. This is a strong entry point for a graduate engineer looking to build a career in CAD design simulation and product development within the mining equipment space.
Duties & Responsibilities
Draughting: producing CAD drawings for parts and assemblies reviewing draughting output managing PLM models and keeping Bills of Material current.
Design: developing concepts for product improvement reverse engineering and preparing CAD models for simulation including weld and chamfer work.
Simulation: running FEA DEM and MBD simulations interpreting results and validating models through scale or field testing.
Scanning: reverse engineering components using traditional measurement and laser scanning (FARO Focus3D) including point-cloud processing this involves local and occasional international mine site visits.
Sales support: joining site visits as a technical advisor and helping build presentations and marketing material including simulation videos.
General: contributing to ISO-aligned process improvement supporting commissioning and troubleshooting preparing technical reports and managing your own project workload.
What youll need
Mostly office-based with occasional trips to open-cast mine sites and fabrication facilities (local and international).
Remuneration: market related.
To apply send your CV to .
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
If you have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing of this advert please consider your application unsuccessful
Design: developing concepts for product improvement reverse engineering and preparing CAD models for simulation including weld and chamfer work.
Simulation: running FEA DEM and MBD simulations interpreting results and validating models through scale or field testing.
Scanning: reverse engineering components using traditional measurement and laser scanning (FARO Focus3D) including point-cloud processing this involves local and occasional international mine site visits.
Sales support: joining site visits as a technical advisor and helping build presentations and marketing material including simulation videos.
General: contributing to ISO-aligned process improvement supporting commissioning and troubleshooting preparing technical reports and managing your own project workload.
What youll need
- in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (University graduates with a 65% average)
- 13 years experience; mining or design exposure is a plus
- Working knowledge of CAD with exposure to FEA an advantage
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Solid Microsoft Office skills
- Physically able to handle site-based duties
- A team player whos also comfortable working independently
Mostly office-based with occasional trips to open-cast mine sites and fabrication facilities (local and international).
Remuneration: market related.
To apply send your CV to .
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
If you have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing of this advert please consider your application unsuccessful
Required Experience:
Junior IC
