Mechanical Design Engineer

SUMMARY:
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An opportunity has arisen with our client in the Engineering industry for a Mechanical Design Engineer to be based in Durban.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

• Self-innovation to create concepts that will be transferred into software models and drawings of products
• Engineering calculations for sizing of products and parts
  Organize and maintain existing engineering records and ISO standards
• Perform physical testing on engineering prototypes
• Detail mechanical design (PowerPoint/AutoCAD) to be presented to customer for sign-off
• Research new materials and methods of development
• Detail mechanical drawings and interface to manufacturing workshop
• Obtaining quotations for project parts and tracking receiving dates thereof
• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
• Prepare detail mechanical site installation plan
• Planning and execution of project/s
• Create maintenance, procedure manuals and spares and wear list of facilities
• Recommission and commissioning of equipment
• Standby and Callouts

• Tertiary education essential
• Project Management
• Quality Focus and Analysing Information
• Emphasizing Excellence
• Extensive knowledge of metal fabrication processes
• Conceptualizing for various specialised machines
• Analysing Information and attention to detail
• SolidWorks 3D/Inventor CAD software essential
• AutoCAD 2D software
• Strong understanding of current cutting tool technology
• 5+years’ experience in mechanical design