The Offer Great financial rewards Great work culture Opportunity within company with a solid track record of success The Job You will be responsible for: Developing intellectual property - research and development of mechanical applications and sellable equipment that relates to bulk materials handling and the agri industry. Feasibility and analytical studies and investigation of new technologies and conceptual designs. Proficient in stress analysis, heat transfer, design for manufacture, and material strength analysis. Create drawings in Solidworks, including layout and detailing. Ensure that designs are fit for purpose, fully reflect client requirements, are cost-effective, and efficient to manufacture. Understand manufacturing practices and ensure that the drawings are produced in a way that the boilermaker, etc. understands the requirements. Conduct technical evaluation of tenders and provide recommendations for designs, costing, and technical descriptions. Project management from concept design to implementation – total turnkey projects and responsibility. Review and assess operational practices on projects and plants with the view of developing better practical solutions, as well as troubleshoot problematic operating systems and propose practical and sellable solutions. Provide engineering mechanical and electronic solutions and liaise with all engineering disciplines to present a complete income-based solution that meets user requirements. Independently resolve technical issues and constraints throughout the design cycle. Utilize actual mathematical and engineering calculations as well as different software packages to verify optimum designs for flow dynamics, discrete element modeling, and strength of materials. The results of these verifications and validations to be delivered in a proper format that will form part of the design report. Prepare material handling equipment documentation (equipment data sheets, specifications, and scope of works) for obtaining prices and for procurement. Manage information of all product development processes, drawings, intellectual property, and documentation. Assist in component sourcing and supplier selection. Liaise with suppliers or contractors to coordinate the review of drawings and documents. Liaise with third-party Engineering Consultants in the development of specialized engineering solutions and equipment design. Organize personnel, suppliers, and consultants to ensure timely project delivery with minimal re-work. Review all documents for accuracy and completeness. Prepare progress reports and payment certificates on projects. Keep in touch with developments in the bulk materials handling and agri industry. Conduct site visits, site supervision, commissioning, and inspection when required. Follow Company procedures. The Profile You have at least 5 years of experience including solid experience in a similar role within Industrial and Utilities. You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard. You are highly goal-driven and work well in fast-paced environments. You enjoy finding creative solutions to problems. The Employer Optimization, Innovation, and Excellence are the three words that most immediately characterize our client. Our client is an intensely entrepreneurially driven organization, established in South Africa since 1970 and locally owned since 2001.
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