Machine Design Engineer Cape Town A leading research and product development pharmaceutical company seeks a Machine Design Engineer at their premises in Cape Town.
For the position you would be required to have: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering as minimum requirement.
Minimum of 2 years experience in machine designing.
SolidWorks experience advantageous.
Must be fully computer literate in MS Office.
Must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team.
A positive attitude, self-motivated and reliable 1.
Job Summary: To convert a conceptual design into mechanical equipment that satisfies the process and mechanical requirements, quality expectations and is delivered on time.
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Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only) : Perform and supervise whatever functions that may be required to support the activities contained in the job summary, specifically to: 2.1.
New Projects Establish a detailed scope for the relevant assigned project.
Attend and arrange project kick off meetings as required.
Arrange design review meetings before starting with detailed drawings.
Machine, 3D prints and assemble components to test design concepts.
Record and share findings related to the project on a regular basis.
Generate SolidWorks and Adobe general arrangement (GA) drawings, detailed machining drawings, data and specification sheets.
Apply general tolerances to detail drawings for manufactured parts.
Request and receive quotes to compile costing sheets and place orders.
Capture all relevant information on the Engineering drive and Monday.com.
Create project folder for soft copies and hard copies where applicable.
Ensure that costs are correct before proceeding to purchase.
Establish whether the budgeted cost for each item is correct.
Issue information required to ensure the correct assembly of items.
Provide additional details and drawings as may be required.
During the manufacture process, the design engineer is responsible for: Ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
Keeping track of progress and taking follow up action to ensure delivery is met.
Taking the necessary action to correct discrepancies identified during inspections.
Check delivery documentation for correctness regarding descriptions, order number, costs, etc.
Check the quality and compliance of delivered parts and take the necessary required action/s for non-compliance.
Interact and communicate with suppliers and fellow engineers.
Visit suppliers / subcontractors as the need arises.
Notify the Engineering Administrator of any delays.
On Completion of the project, the design engineer must: Ensure that all projects are meeting budgeted amounts as per costing sheet.
Ensure that the project is saved in accordance with the electronic capture of projects process.
Keep detailed assembly and disassembly procedures up to date and accurate.
Assist with writing and updating standard operating and maintenance procedures.
Modify standard drawings should changes be required.
Communicate all scope-, drawing- and procedure changes to all relevant members.
Ensure that all information is stored in the relevant project folder.
2.2 Continuous Improvement Projects Participate in improvement initiatives and contribute towards problem solving.
Machine testing and detailed recording of data for statistical analysis.
Detailed analysis of data derived from machine and/or product testing.
Ensuring that safety regulations and protocols are adhered to.
Provide a general software framework and wiring schematic for the project.
Assemble components as needed for improvement projects.
Compile and update assembly-, operating- and maintenance instructions.
Please apply online or contact David on 021 531 2015 for more information.
For the position you would be required to have: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering as minimum requirement.
Minimum of 2 years experience in machine designing.
SolidWorks experience advantageous.
Must be fully computer literate in MS Office.
Must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team.
A positive attitude, self-motivated and reliable