Senior Mechanical Engineer (R&D)

Dawning Truth; Alberton; On-site; CAD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading R&D firm in Alberton is seeking a mechanical engineer to design complex machinery and components. The ideal candidate will possess over 3 years of experience in mechanical design, with proficiency in CAD and finite element analysis. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and technical growth within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for personal growth

Technical challenges

Cutting edge environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in mechanical design and development.
• Extensive exposure to mechanical component design for industrial machinery.
• Experience utilising CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical machines and components.
• Perform design calculations including FEA.
• Lead projects from concept to production.

Skills

Mechanical design of machines

CAD software proficiency

Finite Element Analysis

Project management

Technical problem solving

Education

BSc / BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro/ENGINEER

3D simulation software

Job description

Overview

Leading R&D firm requires a mechanical engineer. 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 CAD Design, Finite Element Analysis, and Mechanical Simulation.

• 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 including FEA calculations
• Component wear and tear, maintenance and failure analysis
• Technical guidance on appropriate component materials
• Product innovation
• Technical innovation and developing unique design solutions
• Full product research and development
• Project management of development projects from concept phase through to production and field implementation
• 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 organisational 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 utilising CAD software such as Pro/ENGINEER or equivalent
• BSc / BTech in Mechanical Engineering preferred (NDips with extensive practical experience can apply)
• 3+ years’ experience working in an organisation that designs, develops, manufactures and supports mechanical products
• ECSA Professional Registration strongly advantageous
• Adv: Project management experience

Type of Person

Qualify In

• Action oriented
• 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 oriented 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 of Mechanical Design

Location : Alberton

Salary : R400K to R600K per annum negotiable. Dependent on experience.

Type : Permanent

Start : ASAP

Reference : DT 99