Leading R&D firm requires mechanical engineer. Design mechanical machines and components.
What the person must be able to do:
This role is in the mechanical R&D, manufacturing and industrial sectors. The person must be able to execute all job tasks in a cutting-edge mechanical design environment. The ideal candidate will be a senior mechanical engineer with significant experience in designing industrial parts for machines and highly sophisticated tooling. This experience will include exposure to CAD Design, Finite Element Analysis, and Mechanical Simulation.
Mechanical design of mechanical machines and components (May be electronically controlled) Mechanical design of industrial processing machines and components (e.g. A smelter or a Water Filtration Machine) Drafting sophisticated CNC diagrams in CAD software Simple and complex geometric designs in multiple dimensions Ability to use 3D Simulation Software Ability to perform design calculations from first principles includes FEA calculations Component wear and tear, maintenance and failure analysis Technical guidance on appropriate component materials Product Innovation Technical Innovation and coming up with unique design solutions Full product Research and Development Project Management of development projects from concept phase through to production and implementation in the field Project Documentation eg. Development Process Plans, Engineering Reports, Engineering Change Procedures, Engineering Drawings.
Key Job Deliverables:
Revenue income from new products. Innovative designs and solutions. Engineering project completion on time with high quality standards Following organisational design best practices
Background work experience
3+ years experience in mechanical design and development (Preference 5+ years) Extensive exposure to mechanical component design for industrial machinery and processes Experience utilising CAD Software such as Pro Engineer or equivalent BSc/BTech in Mechanical Engineering Preferred (N Dips with extensive practical experience can apply) 3+ years’ experience working in an organisation that designs, develops, manufactures and supports mechanical products ECSA Professional Registration strongly advantageous Adv: Project Management Experience
Type of Person
Qualify In
Action orientated Analytical thinker Innovator Tenacious – Follows-through to completion Strong technical problem solver Capable of understanding both the big picture and the details Team player and collaborator Quality orientated person… even a perfectionist Desire to learn and grow every day Strong project management and facilitation skills
Qualify Out
Abrasive Emotionally cold Fuzzy thinking “In the Box” Thinker Impatient Wants to be spoon fed Lethargic Confined to Analysis-Paralysis Does not enjoy reading technical documentation
Personality Profile:
Moderate Driver (Big Picture Thinking, Drive and Perseverance) Moderate to High Analytical (Analysis, Technical Problem Solving, Technical Calculations) Moderate Expressive (For Innovation and Collaboration)
Benefits of this Role:
Cutting edge R&D and Manufacturing firm (The place you want to work) Opportunity to work in a cutting edge environment Technical challenge and growth New project challenges to overcome Personal growth
Reports to: Head Mechanical Design
Location: Alberton
Salary: R400K to R600K per annum negotiable. Dependent on experience. .
Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: DT 99
