Design Office Manager

Multiform Human Development (Pty) Ltd.; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Multiform Human Development (Pty) Ltd. seeks an experienced design leader to drive mechanical design for heavy mining and mineral processing equipment. You will lead a design office, set standards, and deliver robust, manufacturable solutions across projects.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree, 8–10 years' design experience in relevant sectors, 3–5 years leading a team, and proficiency in Inventor, Vault and AutoCAD. Travel to facilities and sites will be expected.

Qualifications

• B.Eng., B.Tech. or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8-10 years' experience in mechanical design within mining, mineral processing, heavy engineering or industrial manufacturing.
• 3-5 years' experience leading a design office, engineering design team or drawing office.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities and project sites when required.
• Proficiency in heavy equipment and mineral processing equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Lead heavy fabrications and mineral processing equipment design.
• Develop plant layouts and structural detailing.
• Apply design for manufacture, assembly and maintainability principles.
• Oversee CAD standards and drawing schedules.
• Coordinate with workshops, engineers and project teams; review and approve drawings.
• Mentor designers and manage design office deliverables.
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Skills

Mechanical design

Team leadership

DFM

DFA

DFMt

Project planning

Quality control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.Eng. / B.Tech. / National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're seeking an experienced design leader with a passion for innovation, product development and manufacturing excellence. The successful candidate will combine strong technical capability with proven leadership experience and a practical understanding of heavy engineering and mineral processing equipment.

Required Qualifications

• B.Eng., B.Tech. or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in mechanical design within mining, mineral processing, heavy engineering or industrial manufacturing.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience leading a design office, engineering design team or drawing office.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities and project sites when required.
• Technical Skills

The successful candidate shall demonstrate proficiency in:

Engineering Design

• Heavy fabricated equipment design.
• Mineral processing equipment design.
• Plant layout development.
• Structural steel detailing.
• Mechanical design principles.
• Sheet metal and platework design.
• Piping design and routing.
• Welding and fabrication practices.
• Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Design for Maintainability (DFMt).
• Modular plant design.
• CAD Systems

Advanced proficiency in:

• Autodesk Inventor Professional.
• Autodesk Vault Professional.
• Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong understanding of:

• Workshop fabrication processes.
• Machining limitations.
• Platework fabrication.
• Structural fabrication.
• Welding processes.
• Surface treatment and painting.
• Assembly practices.
• Quality control.
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Engineering Documentation

Experience preparing and reviewing:

• General Arrangement Drawings.
• Detail Drawings.
• Assembly Drawings.
• Manufacturing Drawings.
• Plant Layouts.
• Bills of Materials.
• Mechanical Equipment Lists.
• Drawing Registers.
• Revision Control.
• Technical Datasheets.
• Manufacturing Data Packs.
• Design Office Management

Demonstrated experience with:

• Resource planning.
• Drawing scheduling.
• Design reviews.
• CAD standards.
• Autodesk Vault administration.
• Document control.
• Engineering workflows.
• Design automation.
• Standardisation.
• Continuous improvement.
• Leadership Competencies
• Technical leadership.
• Coaching and mentoring designers.
• Performance management.
• Effective communication.
• Planning and organisation.
• Decision making.
• Problem solving.
• Conflict resolution.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Stakeholder management.