Development Designer (Catia V5) - Alberton

Permanent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with extensive knowledge in CATIA V5. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in designing models and molds, as well as project management skills. This role involves maintaining product quality and providing technical support to production. Familiarity with tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD is advantageous. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in designing models and moulds using CATIA V5.
• Previous design and/or casting experience in the wheel business is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Control of mould drawings.
• Provide technical support to production.
• Ensure quality of the product and stop process if compromised.
• Manage project/product engineering projects.
• Supply toolroom with accurate information including drawings.

Skills

CATIA V5

Project management

Design experience

Problem-solving

Education

Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Pro/Engineer

NX

Job description

Overview

Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

CATIA V5 it is a must

10 years of experience in designing models and moulds using Catia V5.

Qualifications

• CATIA V5 it is a must
• 10 years of experience in designing models and moulds using Catia V5
• Solid works Advantageous
• AUTOCAD Advantageous
• Project management Advantageous
• Previous design and / or casting experience in the wheel business will be an added bonus

Responsibilities

• Control of mould drawings
• Provide technical support to production
• This position is responsible for quality of the product.
• Therefore, the position has the authority and responsibility to stop a process or shipment when the quality and safety of the product is compromised. As such, incidents in this regard must be immediately reported to your supervisor or Manager (Escalation)
• Project / product management of engineering project.
• Supplying toolroom with accurate information, which includes drawings and CNC programs
• Modeling of new wheels as 3D solid models using CAD packages such as Pro / Engineer and Catia V5 or NX.
• Ensuring that the final wheel conforms to customer styling and castability requirements
• Creating tool paths from the 3D solid model for the manufacturing of electrodes and for high-speed milling if required
• Liaising with the foundry on the back of spoke metal saver design and as far as the castability of the wheel is concerned
• Greate and manage project plans
• Creating and maintaining quality documents such as :
• Design review documentation and minutes of meetings
• Design FMEA documentation and minutes of meetings
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems