Market-leading company seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer (Projects) to be based in their Durban office.
Preferred Qualifications and/or Experience: - BEng – Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years’ experience Competent in CAD software, 3D and 2D
- Experience in structural and load bearing designs
- Experience with MicroStation would be advantageous
- Experience working with point cloud scans would be advantageous
- Competent with FEA software
- Comfortable with engineering calculations without the use of FEA software
- Drivers license
Duties: - To provide engineering and design support to project team, focusing on the heavy lift aspect of the business.
- To design lifting / pulling / jacking frames & devices to be used in the heavy lift industry.
- To produce crane and rigging studies.
- To support project management team in finding best suited solutions to rigging & lifting projects.
- To ensure work onsite is carried out as per design / plan.
- To provide engineering support to junior engineers.
- To work with management and assist with paving the way for the company’s growth within the industry.
- To ensure the highest standard of safety is achieved and maintained at all times.
Skills / Competencies: - Attention to detail.
- Ability to engage with all levels in the business.
- Ability to engage with clients in all industries.
- Ability to time manage.
- Ability to manage junior engineering & design staff.
- Good problem solving.
- Self-motivated and driven to succeed.
