Mechanical Design Engineer

• Application Deadline: 10 December 2025
• Job Location: Somerset West, Western Cape
• Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree
• Job Level: Intermediate
• Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years

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 ensure 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.