Mechanical Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023641/CM

Date posted:

Monday, November 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading engineering company is seeking a passionate and driven Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This role is ideal for a mechanically minded graduate who is eager to build a career within the biomedical and medical-device sector.

POSITION INFO:
The successful candidate will work alongside senior engineers to assist in the design, development and optimisation of specialised biomedical equipment. You will contribute to concept development, 3D modelling, prototyping, testing, and documentation while gaining hands-on exposure to regulatory and quality standards in the biomedical environment.
Key Responsibilities

Assist in the mechanical design and drafting of biomedical components and assemblies
Support prototype development, testing and design validation
Prepare design documentation including drawings, BOMs and reports
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
Participate in design reviews and contribute creative solutions
Follow engineering best practices and support compliance with industry standards

Requirements

BEng / BSc Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (recent graduate)
Strong interest in biomedical engineering or medical-device development
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo or similar)
Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Willingness to learn, innovate and grow within a specialised industry
Good communication and teamwork skills

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