Mechanical Engineer with Robust Design Expertise

1 month ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Thales Aerospace Communications Full time

Company Overview:

Thales Aerospace Communications is a leading aerospace and defense company that develops cutting-edge technology solutions.

Salary: The estimated salary for this position is approximately R800,000 per annum, based on industry standards and location.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team as a Junior Mechanical Technician. In this role, you will work closely with the Mechanical Engineering team to support production and development activities, with a primary focus on documenting various jigs and fixtures.

This involves refining existing designs to ensure robustness in production environments, adhering to strict configuration requirements, and reporting to the Mechanical Team Lead.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Create and update CAD models and drawings of process-related jigs, fixtures, and painting masks
  • Ensure that these drawings are properly configured to allow Purchasing Department to order without Mechanical Engineering Department's involvement
  • Create prototypes of jigs/fixtures/masks to test and ensure proper function and production robustness
  • Assist with development testing and reporting

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you should have a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 1-5 years relevant work experience. You should also possess a keen eye for detail, both technical and administrative, and good administrative skills.

In addition, proficiency in SolidWorks and good fabrication skills and abilities are essential. Experience with SolidWorks PDM and CNC milling machines/routers would be advantageous.

Benefits:

Affirmative Action and/or EE candidates will be given first preference as per our employment equity strategies.



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