Lead Mechanical Engineer

SUMMARY:
Product Head: Motive.li USA (Mechanical Engineer)

Who are we?/About us 
Maxwell+spark, a leader in Li-ion technology for industrial mobility systems, offers a unique and compelling opportunity for job candidates. With a dynamic team of industry experts and a history of award-winning innovations, our company is on a mission to empower industrial users to transition to clean, renewable energy sources. We stand out for our environmentally conscious approach, delivering Li-ion battery systems that not only outperform traditional alternatives but also significantly reduce carbon emissions and lower lifetime costs. By harnessing technology for a greener, more efficient world, maxwell+spark invites passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join us in shaping the future of industrial mobility and creating a cooler, more sustainable world. 

Opportunity/Job Purpose 
M+S is looking for a dedicated Mechanical Engineer based in Durban, to fill a Product Head: Motive.li vacancy and lead the product design of lithium-ion battery systems for materials handling equipment in the United States. This position is well suited to an individual who is innovative and who also demonstrates commercial power. 

The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate creativity, commercial grasp, design rigour and proactive attributes. maxwell+spark fosters a diverse, fast paced, progressive work environment with a multidisciplinary approach to engineering without micro-management. The candidate should have an affinity for such working conditions and be able to rise to the occasion.

What will you do? 
Role and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 
Engineering Role and Responsibilities: 

• Lead product design for Motive.li product line (United States market) with direct support from and to the  Lead Product Head, Head of Engineering and other engineers. 
• Manage all aspects of the product, including commercial aspects. 
• Manage Project Engineers and the design of products or product components, including  fabrication drawings and designs. 
• 3D CAD modeling and hosting design review sessions. 
• Assist in solving complex engineering problems outside of the scope of general engineering. 
• Manage and assist in the testing and documenting the products and components as they evolve.  
• Support and enable certification procedures where required.  
• Support others, including fabrication or production staff, in executing builds. 
• Project planning and writing progress reports. 
• Monitoring product data, assessing and reporting on trends. 
• Prototype design, evaluation and testing to support the company’s Research and Development program. 
• Oversees the documentation of all drawings, evaluations and meetings. 

• Work with and effectively communicate with Sales, After Sales, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Customers, Users, Marketing, Logistics, and other stakeholders to realize a viable product.  
• Communicate closely with the Lead Product Head and Head of Engineering.  
• Understand the product driving forces, salability, market, etc.  
• Assist in developing product strategy.  
• Understanding certification requirements and strategy if needed. 
• Assist in developing technical marketing material.  
• Oversee or execute building of spec sheets and user manuals.  
• Technical improvement and optimization and production optimization.  
• Oversee the creation of product service manual.  
• Assist with production documentation incl. receiving packs, build packs and BOMs.  
• Assist in creating pricelists and ROI calculators.   
• Technical sales support.  
• Specification and design of production lines.  

• MSc Eng. (Mechanical) with 10+ years’ work experience. 
• Strong aptitude for clear technical writing and communication. 
• Ability to model in mechanical CAD packages. Preferably including sheet metal design. 
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, bending and tig/mig welding techniques.  
• Understanding of how to set up and optimize production. 
• Ability to manage a project including contractors, budget and timeline. 
• Strong aptitude for electronic/electrical systems and general multi-disciplinary engineering is advantageous. 
• Driver’s license and willingness to travel nationally and internationally intermittently. 
• Ability to work well in a team, but also independently. 
• Further qualifications within/outside the field of mechanical engineering are advantageous. 
• Keen interest in energy storage systems and renewable energy. 

• Market related renumeration, negotiable according to experience, skills and qualifications 
• Rapid salary increases upon strong performance 
• Subsidized Medical aid 
• Subsidized lunches 
• Training 
• Further studies are encouraged and supported 

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