Mechanical Design Engineer

 

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB009125/DS

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

420000 Annually


SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for Mechanical Design Engineer in the automotive industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client is looking for Mechanical Design Engineer in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities:
  • Conceptualize and design mechanical purpose-built machinery, industrial equipment, robotic welding and assembly cells, body in white jigs, conveyance systems and lifting equipment.
  • Analyse mechanical functionality of systems, including Finite Element Analysis.
  • Specification of electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
  • Develop manufacturing drawings in accordance with applicable company standards using Solidworks.
  • Interface with Customers, Vendors, Production Managers and Procurement to find optimal solutions.
  • Read and interpret, technical drawings and schematics.
  • Collaborate with Automation engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions and provide technical information.
  • Detailed designs inline with ISO, SABS and Customer Standards.
  • Specify system components or direct modifications of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
  • Lead smaller projects.
  • Conduct complex designs, which require research and attention to detail.
  • Mentor Junior Engineers.
  • Take initiative and responsibility for projects and designs that are worked on.
Minimum qualification:
BSc. / BEng Mechanical Engineering Degree
Solidworks experience is required

Minimum Experience:
3+ years’ experience in mechanical design field, 

 

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