Mechanical engineering jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

4 jobs found

Burn

Mechanical Drafting Intern

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Machinist

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
AutoXpress Limited

Automotive Technician

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications

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Siemens

Mechanical Engineer

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Burn

Energy + 2 more

Mechanical Drafting Intern

Closed for applications
Job details

Contract Type

Description

Requirements

  • Recent graduate from a recognised TVET institution with a Diploma in Drafting, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • Must submit evidence of drafting skills (portfolio or sample drawings) with the application.
  • Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD (with strong emphasis on 2D drawings).
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawing principles, dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing standards (specifically sheet metal and plastic components).
  • High attention to detail with the ability to follow drafting standards consistently and work with revision-controlled documentation.
  • Fluent in English with strong verbal and written documentation skills.
  • Strong interest in technical drafting, documentation, and maintaining design integrity.
  • Completed practical drafting projects beyond standard coursework (e.g., personal designs or freelance work).
  • Exposure to workshops, labs, Makerspaces, or prototyping environments.
  • Familiarity with sheet metal flat patterns or basic fabrication drawings.
  • Organised and comfortably handled iterative tasks (e.g., updating multiple drawings based on redlines).
  • Responsive to feedback and able to meet tight deadlines.
  • Interested in learning how designs transition from CAD models to mass production.


Responsibilities
  • Prepare 2D technical drawings form existing 3D CAD
  • Update & revise drawings on engineer markups and feedback.
  • Ensure drawings comply with internal drafting standards, tolerances, and revision control.
  • Support preparation & updating of BOMs.
  • Assist in converting prototype designs into manufacturing-ready documentation.
  • Assist in preparing design file packages (STEP, Parasolid, PDFs)
  • Perform basic CAD clean-up and minor model edits.


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