Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities:
Including, but not limited to:

• Oversee multiple projects, including your own and provide guidance.
• Mentor junior mechanical engineers and technicians.
• Gain a fundamental understanding of the design, operations, inspection and repair of Capital Drilling Equipment as well as all the processes, procedures, etc. of the Company
• Conduct in-house design and development, which will be the primary function of the role, including strength calculations (from first principles) and FEA/Simulation, 3D CAD modelling and drawing using SolidWorks, manufacturing data pack generation (incl. BOM's, QCP's, Works Instructions, Manuals)
• Manage design and development Projects, which will be the secondary function within the role from inception through to delivery, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Giving expert technical advice to Technicians and coaching new Technicians.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practice, QC policies, procedures, and specifications.
• Detailed reporting and inspection report reviews; regular report and feedback to Management and the Customer on the progress of project.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions, draft new procedures as required
• Ensure safe work practice are being adhered to at all times

Skills:

• An advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite (especially Word, Excel, Teams).
• Excellent written communicator (email, technical report writing, WhatsApp etc.).
• Excellent level of English, both written and verbal.
• Sound understanding of 3D CAD packages, in particular SolidWorks would be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of FEA Software, in particular SolidWorks Simulation and/or Abaqus would be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of Engineering Calculations Software, in particular, MATLAB or similar would be advantageous.
• Exposure to ASME VIII, API and Class Rules (ABS & DNV) in respect of design and manufacture would be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of fabrication, boiler making / welding, precision machining., planning & time management skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc Eng) or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering (minimum requirement)

Experience:

• Three to six years' experience in a relatable engineering environment.