Mechanical Design Engineer

Engineering Services; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Competitive salary

Travel opportunities

Training and mentorship

International project exposure

Job summary

R² Engineering Services in Somerset West, South Africa, is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical designs from concept to manufacturing-ready solutions. You will work on advanced propulsion and motion systems within an international product development team.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in mechanical design, strong 3D CAD skills (Siemens NX preferred), and experience delivering complex assemblies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design and/or product development.
• Experience designing complex mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Experience taking designs from concept through detailed design, manufacturing, testing, and implementation.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred; others also suitable).
• Experience creating technical drawings and understanding GD&T, materials, manufacturing processes, and production methods.
• Familiarity with DFMA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to develop technical skills.
• Experience with rotating equipment, gearboxes, or heavy-industrial systems is advantageous.
• Valid South African work permit or right to work in SA.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanical components, assemblies, and system layouts from concept to production.
• Creating 3D models, technical drawings, engineering calculations, and analyses.
• Ensuring designs meet specifications, standards, and certifications.
• Collaborating with international engineering teams to integrate designs.
• Performing feasibility studies and validating decisions through calculations and simulations.
• Improving and optimizing existing products and designs.
• Preparing and presenting technical documentation and design findings.
• Contributing to engineering processes, guidelines, and best practices.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

3D CAD

GD&T

DFMA

Analytical skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

CATIA

Job description

This position is based in Somerset West, South Africa. Applicants must already have a valid South African work permit. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Do you have experience in mechanical design and enjoy working on complex mechanical systems and international engineering projects? At R² Engineering Services, we are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team in Somerset West.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be part of an international Product Development Team working on advanced industrial propulsion and motion systems. You will take ownership of mechanical design tasks and develop parts, assemblies, and system layouts from concept through to manufacturing-ready solutions.

What will you be doing?

• Designing and developing mechanical components, assemblies, and system layouts from concept to production
• Creating 3D models, technical drawings, engineering calculations, and analyses
• Ensuring designs meet relevant technical specifications, standards, and certification requirements
• Working with multidisciplinary and international engineering teams to solve technical challenges and integrate designs into larger systems
• Performing feasibility studies and validating design decisions through calculations and simulations
• Improving and optimizing existing products and mechanical designs
• Preparing and presenting technical documentation and design findings
• Contributing to engineering processes, guidelines, and best practices

Where will you be working?

You will be joining R² Engineering Services, a fast-growing engineering company based in Somerset West, South Africa.

We provide design and engineering solutions for international clients, particularly within the machine design and industrial engineering sectors. You will collaborate with engineers and technical specialists across different international development teams while working on complex, real-world engineering applications.

The role offers exposure to both new product development and the continuous improvement of existing products, with opportunities to develop your technical expertise and potentially travel to the Netherlands.

What are we looking for?

You don't need to tick every single box, but a strong mechanical design and product development background is important for this role.

Ideally, you have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a closely related field
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design and/or product development
• Experience designing complex mechanical systems and assemblies
• Experience taking designs from concept through detailed design, manufacturing, testing, and implementation
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software; Siemens NX is preferred, but SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, CATIA, or similar tools are also suitable
• Experience creating technical drawings and a good understanding of GD&T, materials, manufacturing processes, and production methods
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international engineering teams
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to develop your technical skills
• Experience with rotating equipment, gearboxes, drivetrains, propulsion systems, maritime applications, or other heavy-industrial systems is highly advantageous
• A valid South African work permit or existing right to work in South Africa

Why join R² Engineering Services?

• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on work-life balance
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• South African and Dutch public holidays
• Complex, internationally scoped engineering projects
• Collaboration with innovative clients working on next-generation industrial and propulsion solutions
• Training and mentorship from experienced senior professionals
• Professional development opportunities in a growing engineering environment
• Potential opportunities to travel to the Netherlands
• A creative workspace with great coffee, snacks, table tennis, foosball, and more

Interested?

If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and excited to work on technically challenging international projects, we would love to hear from you.

Feel free to send me a message or apply directly. I would be happy to tell you more about the position, the projects, and R² Engineering Services.

Please note: This position is based in Somerset West, South Africa. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in South Africa, as visa/work permit sponsorship is not available.