Senior Mechanical Engineer (R&D)

Dawning Truth; Alberton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading R&D firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Alberton, Canada. The ideal candidate will drive mechanical design and development in a cutting-edge environment, handling projects from concepts to implementation. Responsibilities include creating mechanical designs, drafting CNC diagrams, and providing technical guidance. Candidates should have a background in mechanical design with 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably with ECSA registration. This permanent position offers competitive salaries and a chance for personal growth.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment

Technical challenge and growth

Personal growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in mechanical design and development, preferable 5+ years.
• Experience working in a mechanical products design and development organization.
• ECSA Professional Registration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of machines and components.
• Drafting CNC diagrams in CAD software.
• Project Management of development projects.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD Software

Finite Element Analysis

3D Simulation Software

Project Management

Education

BSc/BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro Engineer

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 eg. 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 (N Dips 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 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.

Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP

Reference: DT 99