Designer / Design Engineer

 

Recruiter:

Mecad Systems

Job Ref:

JHB000048/CF

Date posted:

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Salary:

R25 000


JOB SUMMARY:
Engineering company in KZN is looking for a Designer / Design Engineer to perform various tasks in an engineering department including drafting blueprints, creating test prototypes, and overseeing the manufacturing process

JOB DESCRIPTION:

RESONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Identify opportunities for new products
- Research materials, design and manufacturing techniques
- Sketch drafts on paper or digitally
- Use 3D modelling software to design products and components
- Generate all documents required for manufacturing of the products designed
- Generate all documents required for fitment of the products designed
- Produce prototypes and test functionality
- Improve the design of existing products
- Where possible, gather feedback from product user
- Ensure CAD files are kept up to date and managed using SolidWorks PDM
- Create accurate BOMs. Ensures BOMs are always kept up to date
- Capture and document all lessons learned during the design & development cycle
- Research and draft blueprints, engineering plans, and graphics.
- Develop test prototypes.
- Identify solutions to improve production efficiency.
- Use design software to develop models and drawings of new products.
- Maintain existing engineering records and designs.
- Assess all engineering prototypes to determine issues or risks.
- Estimate cost limits and budgets for new designs.
- Supervise the manufacturing process of all designs.
- Coordinate with other engineers, management, and the creative department.

SKILLS REQUIRMENTS:
- Solidworks (Must)
- Sheet Metal Design (Must)
- Part Modelling Design
- Assembly Design
- Composer
- Understanding Of Manufacturing Processes
- EPDM

Experience:
- Min 5yrs SolidWorks Experience

Education:
- Min N5 Mechanical Engineering Or Equivalent

 

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