Mechanical Engineer

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Stellenbosch. This role offers you the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in the marine and military sectors, focusing on the design and validation of advanced engineering solutions. You'll work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment, ensuring that designs are not only technically sound but also economically viable. With a commitment to professional development and competitive remuneration, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in their field while advancing their careers.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Remuneration Packages

Pension Fund Contributions

Risk Insurance

Medical Scheme Contributions

CSIR Excellence Awards

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in mechanical engineering design and draughting.
• Experience in maritime engineering and material selection is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing and testing.

Responsibilities

• Create technical solutions to meet client requirements.
• Manage projects, monitor risks, timelines, and budget.
• Conduct feasibility studies and perform acceptance trials.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Design

Technical Report Writing

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Parametric 3D CAD Software (e.g. Inventor)

2D CAD Software

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Mechanical Engineer in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Mechanical Engineer

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Mechanical Engineer in the Technology for Special Operations (TSO) Impact Area, within the Defence and Security cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to provide mechanical engineering inputs, support and outputs for the design and validation process leading to the manufacturing of components, assemblies and sub-systems used in a marine and military environment. The position is based in Stellenbosch.

For more information about the Impact Area and Cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/technology-special-operations and https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security respectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to create (procure, modify or design) technical solutions to meet client requirements;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on the interpretation of requirements, design reviews and trial feedback;
• Create engineering designs on 2D and 3D computer aided design (CAD) software. Designs must be both technically sound and economically viable;
• Compile product data packs (e.g. drawings, technical information, bill of materials etc.) for configuration;
• Manage the manufacturing, procurement, assembly and testing of your (and others) designs.
• Create technical content and system designs to the required reliability, availability and maintainability, while considering through-life cost;
• Evaluate and review designs of colleagues and external suppliers and provide technical insights;
• Assemble and integrate equipment, systems, structures and installations hands-on and supervisory;
• Manage projects:
• Monitor and report risks, timelines and budget.
• Liaise with suppliers.
• Manage and monitor internal resources.
• Analyse and capture user requirements;
• Translate user requirements into engineering requirements;
• Investigate and perform feasibility studies and functional designs for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs);
• Plan and perform acceptance trials for deliverables;
• Perform and assist with quality assurance work completed on deliverables;
• Compile item development specifications and/or product specification;
• Compile test, evaluation and qualification procedures.
• Execute basic workshop tasks using workshop tools.
• Conduct field work requiring travel for short periods of time.
• Report on the interpretation of test and evaluation results for design feedback.
• Research and document current and emerging technologies and trends.
• Provide technical input for drafting of procurement tenders.
  

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelor of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering with at least three to five years experience in mechanical engineering design and draughting that is the iterative, systematic process of solving technical problems that involves creativity, experience, mathematical calculations and accumulated disciplinary knowledge;
• The following experience would be advantageous:
• Relevant work experience in the maritime engineering development and environment, as well as in the selection of materials and components suited to such environments.
• Project management;
• Hands-on (practical) experience in manufacturing, assembly and testing;
• Experience in finite element analysis (FEA);
• Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD);
• Must have:
• Technical report writing skills;
• The ability to interact with customers and suppliers;
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Time management and organisational skills;
• Engineering analysis and problem-solving abilities;
• A broad understanding of other engineering disciplines e.g. electronics, systems engineering, software;
• Proficient in the use of parametric 3D CAD software (e.g. Inventor) and 2D CAD;
• Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel;
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail;
• Creativity and innovation;
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering materials;
• Data interpretation and technical reporting;
• Understanding of systems integration, particularly in multidisciplinary projects;
• Understanding of core engineering principles.
  

Whats in it for you?

The CSIR Offers

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
  
  

South African citizenship is required; must have or be able to obtain a valid security clearance and must not hold dual citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 4774 or email us at [e-mail]

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.