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The Talent Experts

Mechanical Design Engineer (Filling & Sealing Systems)

The Talent Experts

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Specialist position
  • Cape Town CBD
  • Posted 15 Jan 2026 by The Talent Experts
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2630911 - Ref KT
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About the position

Design machines that deliver precision, hygiene, and speed.

Is this you?
You're a meticulous mechanical designer with a knack for solving complex engineering challenges. You thrive in technically demanding environments, where accuracy, hygiene, and performance are paramount. Detail-oriented yet innovative, you balance compliance with creativity - bringing safe, reliable, and cutting-edge machinery to life.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)
You'll lead the design and mechanical development of advanced automated machinery for filling and sealing applications. Using 3D CAD software, you'll model and detail everything from servo-actuated mechanisms and cam-driven systems to precision dosing and sealing solutions. You'll ensure designs meet hygienic standards and withstand the rigours of high-speed operation through detailed thermal, structural, and flow analyses. Your work will span concept to FAT, including sourcing components, overseeing assembly, testing prototypes, and refining performance. You'll also contribute to R&D, focusing on sustainable packaging and manufacturing efficiencies.

Where you'll be doing it
You'll be joining a specialised engineering firm known for its innovation in automated machinery solutions, particularly within the food and pharmaceutical sectors. Their commitment to hygienic design, technical excellence, and tailored engineering has positioned them as a trusted partner globally. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, the team is driven by continuous improvement and world-class delivery.

What you'll need
You'll bring proven experience in mechanical design - ideally of complex, high-speed machinery. Proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor or similar is essential, along with deep knowledge of servo systems, dosing mechanisms, and sealing technologies. You should be familiar with hygienic design principles, ISO safety standards, and component selection for pneumatics, bearings, and wear surfaces. Strong analytical skills and a background in mechanical engineering are key.

What you'll get
A role at the heart of innovation, within a small supportive, highly technical team. You'll be given ownership of projects and space to push boundaries in design and development. Competitive market salary, career growth, and exposure to global standards are just the beginning.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Katharina on Linkedin, [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]
We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem; just send us what you have.
We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

Desired Skills:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Designing
  • CAD
  • Inventor
  • Solid Works
  • Solidworks
  • mechanical design
  • Process Engineering
  • Process Improvement
  • Troubleshooting
  • Costing
  • Procurement
  • negotiations
  • Automation

Desired Work Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

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The Talent Experts

About the agency

With more than 60 years’ combined experience in the recruitment industry, The Talent Experts is a specialist permanent recruitment consultancy working across industry; with a focus on finding elusive, scarce-skill business talent in complex and niche sectors. We aim to create quality relationships between ourselves, our clients, and ultimately between long-term employee and employer partners. In doing so our goal is to help people achieve their ambitions, help businesses flourish, and improve the world we live in through positive and passionate connections. Your success is our business. We will always ensure our service to you is at the highest standard.

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