Assistant Manager: Projects

multiSEARCH Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Durban seeks a skilled engineer to focus on mechanical designs and implement cost-effective modifications. The ideal candidate holds a Mechatronics Engineering degree, has 1-2 years of experience, and possesses strong abilities in robotics and PLC programming. Responsibilities include design, quality control, and project management in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing and design field.
• Good command of best practices in mechanical design.
• IT skills, particularly in CAD and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical and engineering designs using SolidWorks or CATIA V5.
• Design and implement cost-effective equipment modifications.
• Manage projects using engineering principles.

Skills

Mechanical design

Robotics

PLC programming

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

BTec/BSC degree – Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA V5

Job description

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Mechanical / Engineering designs using solid works professional or CATIA V5
• Design and quality control the manufacture of tooling and mechanical test fixtures & improve production processes
• Design and implement cost effective equipment modifications to improve safety and reliability
• Develop project specifications and outline designs
• Develop, test, and evaluate theoretical designs
• Solve complex problems with sub – contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Manage projects using engineering principles and techniques
• Agreeing budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain products or services to customers and prospective customers
• Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery
• Designing, developing, and enhancing electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices.
• Creating automated systems and the software to control them.
• Conducting research, documenting findings, and presenting reports at meetings.
• Developing design documents for mechanical parts and final products.
• Identifying areas of weakness in the production line or finished products and making recommendations for improvement.
• Understanding problems or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy them.
• Technical and aftersales support on robots.

Experiential and Educational requirements:

• BTec/BSC degree – Mechatronics Engineering
• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing and design field
• Good command of technologies, tools & best practices in Mechanical Design, Robotics and PLC programming.
• Good oral communication skills and confidence in dealing with a range of people, including clients, contractors, designers, and directors
• Ability to work well within a team and under pressurised environment
• The ability to work within cost constraints and to deadlines
• IT skills, particularly computer-aided design, PLC programming and Robotics.