Minimum RequirementsGrade 12/Matric or equivalent qualificationBachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management or Bachelors Degree in Engineering Management.Currently registered with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer, in the process of completing registration for Professional Engineer status.Proven experience in technical administration within a manufacturing setting.In-depth knowledge of BOM management and design principles.Strong understanding of Newton Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).Experience in fatigue and welding design, failure analysis, and investigations.Familiarity with ISO certification processes.Proficiency in hydraulic schematics.Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).Valid Drivers License.Roles and ResponsibilitiesCreate, design, modify, update, and maintain BOMs (Bill of Materials) and routings.Develop exploded views of BOMs and manage any necessary corrections and change management.Allocate part numbers to newly created parts and maintain BOMs via the drawing register.Machine Scope Development:Collaborate with technical and sales teams to formulate and create machine scopes.Manage and control changes to machine scopes where applicable.Customer and Design Liaison:Liaise with external customers to address drawing queries and scope-related issues.Utilize advanced knowledge in structures, materials, and engineering methods for design functions.Research technical queries related to design-specific topics and contribute to solutions.Weldments and Assemblies:Create and update weldments and assemblies, backdraft required parts or samples.Ensure weldment and assembly drawings are current and adhere to drawing standards.Implement dimensional changes and redistribute drawings internally as needed, ensuring updates follow change management processes.Technical Documentation:Maintain updated assembly exploded views for parts manuals, quality, and production purposes.Ensure all design projects are logged in the RTD system with assigned numbers.File and archive all relevant technical documentation on the server in the correct format and location for future use.Specialized Support and Insight:Provide expertise in Newton Mechanics and FEA analysis to various departments and branches.Assist with failure investigations, field modifications, and internal technical queries.Handle design modifications to enhance structural integrity.Design Review and Development:Participate in design reviews focused on structural performance and welding.Check and sign drawings as necessary.Assist in conceptual designs for new machine development.Develop and maintain working BOMs for parts manuals and manage machine updates via kinematic studies, ergonomic studies, calculations, FEA, and design principles.Ensure all technical documentation is archived and the system is updated with the technical specifications of OEM parts.Research and Development:Conduct market feasibility studies related to technical requirements for new machine developments.Facilitate testing for FOPS/ROPS and brake certifications as needed.Engage in conceptual design studies for new machine development.Personal Development and Communication:Continuously update knowledge of new technology and developments through a personal development plan discussed with the supervisor/manager.Identify training needs that contribute to departmental growth.Participate in design reviews, foster teamwork, and build strong relationships.Work towards ECSA registration as a Candidate Engineer and progress towards Professional Engineer status.Develop effective communication systems internally and externally to support company objectives.Policy Adherence and Reporting:Ensure compliance with the companys policies at all times.Maintain authority to approve internal documentation, procedures, rules, and processes.Keep time reporting and task tracking registers up-to-date.Closing DateSubmissions for this vacancy will close on 3 July 2024, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 26 July 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".
