Junior Mechanical Designer

Jendamark Automation; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering solutions provider in Gqeberha seeks a design engineer with a background in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience and be able to work collaboratively to develop engineering designs that meet customer specifications. Proficiency in English and Afrikaans is required, and knowledge of German is advantageous. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a design capacity.
• Competent in concept development, design calculations, and FMEAs.
• Understanding of material specification and processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering designs and solutions specific to customer requirements.
• Design & detailing of small special purpose applications.
• Specify components for procurement.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

English

Afrikaans

German

Education

N. Dip or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Degree

Job description

Basic Requirements

• Formal Tertiary education : N. Dip or higher in Mechanical Engineering Or
• Mechatronics Degree
• Drivers License : Code 8 - required
• Languages : English (speak, read, and write)
• Afrikaans (speak, read, and write)
• German (Advantageous)

Experience

• Min 1 years' experience in a design capacity
• Competent in concept development, design calculations, and FMEAs
• Machine calculations & FEA Experience
• Understanding of material specification & processes

Job Objectives

• To work within the design department team to deliver engineering designs and solutions specific to customer requirements and / or specifications.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Design & Detailing of small Special Purpose application.
• Establishing most effective design solution to achieve required specification.
• To specify components for the purpose of procurement.
• Detailing of Designs in conjuncture with the assigned Senior Design Engineer / Design Engineer.
• ECR Designs & Detailing for small fixtures and tools.
• Assembly assistance during the assembly phase of the project.
• Create design release package for manufacturing purposes.
• Create final designs within a controlled budget environment.
• To comply with ISO procedures of Jendamark.
• Must be a Team player.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Actively reduce costs. Provide suggestions and opportunities for cost savings.
• Understand and comprehend facility purpose and objectives.
• Calculation of stresses, forces and accuracies.

Preference

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998

Notice

Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications will not qualify the applicant to an interview or appointment, as only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please kindly consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted three weeks after submission/closing date.