Mechanical Design Engineer

HR Talent Partner SA; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company in Somerset West seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to provide technical support and design integration. Candidates require a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 0–5 years of experience. The role involves collaboration with teams, quality assurance, and documentation. South African citizens encouraged to apply. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• 0 – 5 years in mechanical or optomechanical engineering roles.
• Experience in mechanical design, development, and manufacturing.
• Proficiency in generating technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production by designing and integrating systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.
• Implement quality control procedures to comply with standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Optomechanical engineering

Proficiency in CAD software

Optical alignment

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

NX

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer job vacancy in Somerset West.

A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in Somerset West.

Job Purpose:

Provide technical support to the production team by means of equipment design, integration and testing, in addition to creating system definitions and supporting documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members.
• Communicate effectively to resolve issues and ensure project success.

Production Support:

• Design and improve assembly and integration processes for optomechanical systems.
• Integrate optical and mechanical components to proper alignment and functionality.
• Maintain the integrity of optical systems in a cleanroom environment.
• Mature and improve the company’s AIT procedures.
• Maintain and improve AIT equipment.

Testing and Validation:

• Analyse test data to validate system performance and make necessary adjustments.

Project Management:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Manage timelines and resources for optomechanical AIT support activities.
• Prepare and present project status reports.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct inspections and audits of optomechanical systems.
• Address and resolve any non-conformances.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare technical documentation, including integration procedures, design documentation, work instructions, build history documentation, test reports, and customer documentation.
• Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and accessible.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Physics, Optomechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Required Experience:

• 0 – 5 years in mechanical or optomechanical engineering roles, preferably in the space, defence, medical or highly regulated industry.
• Experience in mechanical design, development and manufacturing.
• Experience assembling precision mechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX).
• Proficiency in designing high-precision mechanical systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Experience with optical alignment and integration techniques.
• Ability to develop and execute test plans for mechanical systems.
• Implementation of quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conducting inspections and audits of mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in generating technical documentation, procedures, including design requirements, test protocols, and reports.
• Ability to maintain detailed records of assembly, integration, and testing activities.
• Skills in managing timelines and resources for mechanical AIT activities.

Recommendations:

• Experience and knowledge of optical/optomechanical systems.
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter and NX software.
• Experience performing AIT of optical payloads or other high-precision optical instrumentation.
>Experience working in a cleanroom environment and complying with quality processes.
• Hands‑on experience with interferometry techniques and equipment.
• Proficiency in optical metrology.

Special requirement(s):

• Will be required to work on weekends and after hours.

Applying for Position:

• Only open to South African citizens.
• If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your CV.