Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Leading R&D firm requires a mechanical engineer to design mechanical machines and components.
What the person must be able to do:
This role is in the mechanical R&D, manufacturing and industrial sectors. The person must be able to execute all job tasks in a cutting-edge mechanical design environment. The ideal candidate will be a senior mechanical engineer with significant experience in designing industrial parts for machines and highly sophisticated tooling.
This experience will include exposure to:
Mechanical design of mechanical machines and components (May be electronically controlled)
Mechanical design of industrial processing machines and components (e.g. A smelter or a Water Filtration Machine)
Drafting sophisticated CNC diagrams in CAD software
Simple and complex geometric designs in multiple dimensions
Ability to use 3D Simulation Software
Ability to perform design calculations from first principles includes FEA calculations
Component wear and tear, maintenance and failure analysis
Technical guidance on appropriate component materials
Product Innovation
Technical Innovation and coming up with unique design solutions
Full product Research and Development
Project Management of development projects from concept phase through to production and implementation in the field
Project Documentation e.g. Development Process Plans, Engineering Reports, Engineering Change Procedures, Engineering Drawings.
Key Job Deliverables:
Revenue income from new products.
Innovative designs and solutions.
Engineering project completion on time with high quality standards.
Following organizational design best practices.
Background work experience:
3+ years experience in mechanical design and development (Preference 5+ years)
Extensive exposure to mechanical component design for industrial machinery and processes
Experience utilizing CAD Software such as Pro Engineer or equivalent
BSc/BTech in Mechanical Engineering Preferred (N Dips with extensive practical experience can apply)
3+ years' experience working in an organization that designs, develops, manufactures and supports mechanical products
ECSA Professional Registration strongly advantageous
Project Management Experience is advantageous
Type of Person:
Action orientated
Analytical thinker
Innovator
Tenacious – Follows-through to completion
Strong technical problem solver
Capable of understanding both the big picture and the details
Team player and collaborator
Quality orientated person… even a perfectionist
Desire to learn and grow every day
Strong project management and facilitation skills
Qualify Out:
Abrasive
Emotionally cold
Fuzzy thinking
"In the Box" Thinker
Impatient
Wants to be spoon fed
Lethargic
Confined to Analysis-Paralysis
Does not enjoy reading technical documentation
Personality Profile:
Moderate Driver (Big Picture Thinking, Drive and Perseverance)
Moderate to High Analytical (Analysis, Technical Problem Solving, Technical Calculations)
Moderate Expressive (For Innovation and Collaboration)
Benefits of this Role:
Cutting edge R&D and Manufacturing firm (The place you want to work)
Opportunity to work in a cutting edge environment
Technical challenge and growth
New project challenges to overcome
Personal growth
Reports to: Head Mechanical Design
Location: Alberton
Salary: R400K to R600K per annum negotiable. Dependent on experience. More senior candidates can also apply.
Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: DT 99
Call Dave Lucas at 011 655 7391
Email: ****** (Please email your CV before calling us.)
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