Design Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our Client based in Kliprivier/Midvaal is looking at recruiting an Engineer to be groomed into an Engineering Manager role.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Experience: 5 to 10 years.
• Qualifications: B.Tech, B.Sc or B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering essential.
• Professional Registrations: Not required.
• Software: Microsoft Office (proficient)(excel, word, outlook), Nesting Software (any but not critical), any 3D design package (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred), FEA software (advantageous).
• Proficient in both English and Afrikaans. (Crucial)
• Notice period: Not more than 1 month.
• Salary: Depending on the candidates’ experience.

• Reports to engineering manager.
• Product development and design.
• Take on complete projects from start to finish including special projects.
• Stress analysis. Training will be given when necessary. Preferred if they have some knowledge of it.
• Load distributions and general arrangement drawings.
• Assist in implementing drawing standards/processes/documentation etc.
• Assist/manage draughtsmen with engineering manager once experienced enough.
• Manage and maintain products/database/standards/administration etc.
• Assist production and repair departments as needed.
• Create nestings for plasma from time to time if draughtsmen are not able.
• Assist with day to day.
• Data capturing and filing.
• Bills of materials.
• Proper planning and time management. The successful candidate will be expected to function successfully on their own.
• Maintain good interdepartmental communication and relations.

• Excellent communication, numeracy, and computer literacy skills.
• Good people management skills and management of staff.
• Identifying problems and implement preventative strategies to minimise risk.
• Being able to develop good working relationships and trust with various teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytic ability and be very detail oriented.
• Working well with many different departments and external suppliers.
• Always keeping the end-user/customer in mind.
• Being results and deadline driven.
• Proficient in MS Office and CAD software.

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