Mechanical Design engineer

 

Recruiter:

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB001351/CR

Date posted:

Monday, May 30, 2022

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

350 000 Annually


SUMMARY:
My client, a giant within the Automotive industry is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer that will be responsible for applying engineering design expertise to the development of planned product features and quality customized solutions from concept to production.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Strong foundation in engineering principles.
  • Exposure to vehicle design, potential failure mode analysis & functional requirements.
  • General understanding of mechanical systems & strength of materials and production methods.
  • Sound knowledge of CAD 3D design in Solidworks.
Knowledge:
  • Exposure to vehicle design, potential failure mode analysis & functional requirements
  • Understanding of the strengths of materials, stress analysis & engineering design fundamentals
  • General understanding of mechanical systems
Duties and responsibilities:
  • Product Development
    • Design & develop a product or product family in line with RMA Global standards
    • Coordinate all documentation & testing required for a product release
    • Coordinate prototype builds internally/externally
    • Develop innovative feature solutions in a compressed timeline
    • Ensure production procedures efficiently utilize materials, methods and personnel
    • Work with external resources to resolve product issues
    • Work with external design resources to ensure quality design and performance
    • Assist in selection of material within project constrains
    • Other duties as assigned e.g. material sourcing selection
    • Assigning part numbers, manage part and feature approvals and maintaining the documentation related to the PLM System
    • PPAP/PSW approval and submission on new projects from supplier to end customer.
  • Project Planning
    • Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
    • Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
    • Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
    • Participate in regular project review meetings conducted both internally & externally
    • Participation in supplier monitoring and selection
    • Control part & feature cost
 Knowledge Responsibilities:
  • Exposure to vehicle design, potential failure mode analysis & functional requirements.
  • Understanding of the strengths of materials, stress analysis & engineering design fundamentals.
  • General understanding of mechanical systems.
  • Strong foundation in engineering principles.
  • Must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
 Attributes:
  • Result driven
  • Analytical thinker
  • Flexibility
  • Resilience
  • Team player
  • Communication skills



 

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