Senior Mechanical Engineer
Key Performance Areas
Product Industrialization
Participate in in-process reviews and design inputs with the R&D team
Investigate and fault-find existing and new designs
Conduct mechanical and thermal simulations
Test and qualify products to international standards :
Design and develop test methods
Draft product design and qualification specifications
Provide design inputs to meet specifications
Improve existing designs to reduce manufacturing costs
Provide production support (assembly, test instructions, training)
Develop production / test equipment and documentation for :
New product tooling
Quality verification for new / current products
Liaise with local and Chinese suppliers
Research Responsibilities
Investigate new product technologies, components, and solutions
Product Development and Deployment
Meet with management / team to assess :
Timelines
Product design
Product / document configuration
Budgets
Assist design team with :
Deployment, production, implementation at third-party providers
Manufacturing and field support
Administration and Reporting
Complete general correspondence and admin accurately and on time
Manage email, inbox, and data efficiently
Maintain professional communication
Complete all reports accurately and on time
Draft, maintain, and adhere to SOPs and department processes
Supply statistics / information as requested
Values and Conduct
Brand Promotion : Maximize exposure of The Companys brand, symbols, and colors
Innovation : Utilize MVPs and agile methods for product and internal development
Fearless Initiative and Risk-Taking : Embrace bold action, calculated risks, and learning from failure
Teamwork and Synergy : Prioritize honesty, trust, integrity, and team excellence
Diversity and Inclusion : Promote equality and remove bias for business and internal benefit
Global Citizenship : Care for the environment, employees, and communities while engaging with global cultures
Requirements, Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualification : B.Eng (Mechanical)
Experience : 5+ years in :
Conceptualizing and solving design challenges
Proficient use of : SolidWorks
Microsoft Office (compulsory)
Adobe Creative Cloud (advantageous)
Simulation software (mechanical / thermal)
Sketching, 3D rendering, technical drawing
Design in plastic fabrication, sheet-metal, injection molding, extrusion, vacuum forming, printing
Creating efficient, feasible, cost-effective designs
Creating assemblies and manufacturing drawings per standards
Producing specs, BOMs, engineering / configuration changes, manuals
Issuing revisions / updates to drawings and materials lists
Customer interfacing and requirement analysis (advantageous)
Technical support during manufacturing
Highly Advantageous Additional Experience
Basic electrical / electronic knowledge
IT networks and systems
Installing electronic / IT / M2M / IoT systems
Mechanical Engineer • Centurion, South Africa