Mechanical Engineer (AIT) position available in Somerset West. A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for a ‘’Mechanical Engineer (AIT)’’ to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Helderberg Area. Very good salary on offer and internal career advancement opportunities. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optomechanical Engineering or related Experience performing AIT of optical payloads or other high-precision optical instrumentation is preferred. Experience working in a cleanroom environment and complying with quality processes is preferred but not a requirement. Experience in mechanical design, development and manufacturing. Very high attention to detail, good mechanical aptitude, and the ability to execute tasks accurately and timeously. Highly proficient in verbal and written communication. Strong leadership skills. Willingness to share expertise, train others and have the ability to work in a team. A proactive approach to taking ownership of the relevant technical domain within the company. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment. Willing to work long hours when required. Experience and knowledge of optical/optomechanical systems is advantageous. Experience with Siemens Teamcenter and NX software is advantageous. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support the Optomechanical Production team during the assembly, integration and testing of high-precision optomechanical systems for spaceborne applications. Manage and oversee all work performed by optomechanical technicians and potentially other AIT engineers, from parts acceptance through to assembly and testing of the final product. Manage and maintain all integration and optical alignment instrumentation Perform optomechanical assembly, integration and testing Maintain detailed records of all assembly and integration performed. Perform CAD of AIT hardware and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE). Managing manufacturing of designed AIT and MGSE hardware. Assist with environmental testing (shock, vibration, thermal) of optical payloads when applicable. Mature and improve the company’s AIT procedures. Generate and maintain technical documentation such as: Work Instructions, Build History documentation, Test Reports, etc. Perform configuration management of produced products. #J-18808-Ljbffr