Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our high‑quality engineering team in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. The successful candidate will develop innovative mechanical solutions, produce precise technical drawings, and support manufacturing teams to ensure efficient project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop efficient mechanical designs that balance simplicity, feasibility, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Prepare detailed assembly and manufacturing drawings in line with industry standards.
• Create part specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), production orders, and supporting technical manuals.
• Implement engineering change requests and issue updated design revisions.
• Produce layout drawings for customer facilities and prepare P&ID documentation.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams and on‑site technicians.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and project teams to ensure seamless execution.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical or machine design.
• BEng or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• South African residency or a valid South African work permit.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with CAD software (2D and 3D).

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from R 450 000 to R 600 000.