Minimum RequirementsDegree BEng/BSc/ BTech Eng (NQF Level 08)Proficient in Solidworks5 Years Experience with proven track record in the Bulk Materials Handling Industry.Own vehicle and Valid Drivers License.Previous experience with employee management.Roles and ResponsibilitiesResearch and Development: Lead the creation of intellectual property by researching and developing innovative mechanical applications and marketable equipment, particularly in bulk material handling and the agricultural industry.Feasibility Studies and Conceptual Design: Conduct detailed feasibility and analytical studies to evaluate new technologies and develop conceptual designs.Engineering Expertise: Apply proficiency in stress analysis, heat transfer, design for manufacturing, and material strength analysis.Design and Drafting: Produce detailed drawings, layouts, and designs in SolidWorks, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.Fit-for-Purpose Design: Ensure designs meet client requirements, are cost-effective, efficient to manufacture, and suitable for practical application.Manufacturing Alignment: Develop drawings that align with manufacturing practices and are clear for execution by boilermakers and other trades.Technical Evaluation: Perform technical evaluations of tenders, providing recommendations for design, costing, and technical documentation.Project Management: Oversee projects from concept to implementation, managing turnkey solutions with accountability for deliverables.Operational Assessment: Assess operational practices on projects and plants, proposing innovative, practical, and sellable solutions for system optimisation.Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Provide mechanical and electronic engineering solutions, liaising with other disciplines to deliver comprehensive, user-aligned results.Design Validation: Utilise engineering calculations and software tools for flow dynamics, discrete element modeling, and material strength analysis, delivering validated design reports.Documentation: Prepare detailed material handling equipment documentation, including equipment data sheets, specifications, and scope of work.Information Management: Maintain comprehensive records of product development processes, intellectual property, drawings, and documentation.Supplier Coordination: Assist in component sourcing, supplier selection, and liaise with contractors to review and coordinate drawings and documents.Consultant Collaboration: Work with third-party engineering consultants to develop specialized solutions and designs.Project Delivery: Organise personnel, suppliers, and consultants to ensure timely delivery of projects with minimal rework.Quality Assurance: Review all project documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.Progress Reporting: Prepare progress reports and payment certificates to ensure project transparency and accountability.Industry Engagement: Stay updated with advancements in the bulk material handling and agricultural sectors.Site Operations: Conduct site visits, supervision, commissioning, and inspections as required.Adherence to Standards: Follow all company policies, procedures, and industry regulationsClosing DateSubmissions for this vacancy will close on 27 November 2024, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 20 December 2024. Please NoteThank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We are however recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities. PoPI ActPlease note that Marvel Placement Consultants adhere to the POPI Act (Act No. 4 of 2013: Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that "Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive".