Mechanical Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026988/Wes

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Salary:

450000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Mechanical Design Engineer

Cape Town

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who is passionate about solving complex engineering problems and turning innovative concepts into production-ready solutions. This is an opportunity to join a highly advanced engineering and manufacturing environment where precision, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of every project.
You will be part of a collaborative team responsible for developing sophisticated products and manufacturing solutions for demanding international markets. The role offers exposure to the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, implementation, and production support.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, tooling, jigs, and fixtures
Produce detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings
Drive product development activities from concept through to manufacture
Collaborate closely with production, quality, and project stakeholders
Support testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Troubleshoot engineering and manufacturing challenges
Ensure designs are optimised for performance, quality, and manufacturability
Contribute to innovation and engineering best practices throughout the business

Minimum Requirements

BEng Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 4 years' post-graduate mechanical design experience
Strong 3D CAD design skills
Experience within a manufacturing or product development environment
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to create detailed technical drawings and engineering documentation

Advantageous

Experience within a highly regulated or precision engineering environment
Exposure to advanced materials and manufacturing processes
CATIA V5 or similar CAD software experience
FEA, testing, validation, and product development experience
Tooling, fixture, and process design experience

The Ideal Candidate

You are a naturally curious engineer who enjoys understanding how things work and how they can work better. You are motivated by technical challenges, take ownership of your work, and have the confidence to move ideas from concept to reality. Equally comfortable behind a CAD workstation or engaging with production teams on the factory floor, you are driven by delivering engineering solutions that make a measurable impact.
If you're looking for a position where your designs matter, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow alongside a world-class engineering team, we'd like to hear from you.
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