Mechanical Engineer

SUMMARY:
A well-established company based in North Riding, Gauteng, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team, responsible for designing specific parts and components or managing complex phases of engineering projects requiring the application of engineering principles and techniques.

POSITION INFO:
Required Qualifications / Experience:

• BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering
• 3 - 8 years’ work experience in a similar environment
• Experience with the use of design tools - preferably Solidworks
• Basic knowledge and experience in the use of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Able to use hand tools and conventional machinery to develop prototypes / jigs / test equipment.

• Translates technical specifications received from manager into usable engineering data applicable to the particular assignment. Requires a good understanding of procedures and concepts within own discipline and a basic knowledge of these elements in other disciplines.
• Work closely within a mixed-discipline team to achieve the objectives and has a basic understanding of other related disciplines
• Document all work, including advanced algorithms and design calculations, plans & estimates as well as the design performance characteristics and a summarized project cost breakdown.
• Fully understands the impact of regulatory requirements on designs.
• Test, evaluate, modify/enhance and re-test products, mechanical components and devices.
• Work in a professional manner consistent with the company’s commitment to excellence, and R&D’s applicable development methodologies and/or standard operating procedures.
• Produce detailed engineering design drawings in Solidworks that fully define components to be manufactured, including part tolerances & the assembly process.
• Standardise all designs as far as possible, using standard components; particular consideration must be given to inventory management, manufacturability, and maintenance. A thorough understanding of appropriate materials for design, surface finishes, fits & tolerances is also required.
• Solve relatively complex problems in core discipline, and basic problems in other engineering disciplines. May rely on assistance from senior personnel to solve complex problems.
• Act as an advisor and coach to mentor junior members of the team
• Designs products/components/devices that can be made reliably, cost effectively and that will perform consistently in specified operating environments within agreed timelines/budgets.
• Responsible for projects/parts of projects requiring good analytical skills as well as evaluative judgement based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information in complicated or novel situations
• Stay abreast of latest developments in the discipline.
• In depth knowledge of fabrication processes for low / medium volume products

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