Junior Design Engineer

Reference: Rec000255-JG-2

RecruitPro is recruiting on behalf of a client in the engineering sector based in Alrode Alberton for a Junior Design Engineer to join their design and simulation team. This is a strong entry point for a graduate engineer looking to build a career in CAD design simulation and product development within the mining equipment space.

Duties & Responsibilities

Draughting: producing CAD drawings for parts and assemblies reviewing draughting output managing PLM models and keeping Bills of Material current.

Design: developing concepts for product improvement reverse engineering and preparing CAD models for simulation including weld and chamfer work.

Simulation: running FEA DEM and MBD simulations interpreting results and validating models through scale or field testing.

Scanning: reverse engineering components using traditional measurement and laser scanning (FARO Focus3D) including point-cloud processing this involves local and occasional international mine site visits.

Sales support: joining site visits as a technical advisor and helping build presentations and marketing material including simulation videos.

General: contributing to ISO-aligned process improvement supporting commissioning and troubleshooting preparing technical reports and managing your own project workload.

What youll need

• in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (University graduates with a 65% average)
• 13 years experience; mining or design exposure is a plus
• Working knowledge of CAD with exposure to FEA an advantage
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Solid Microsoft Office skills
• Physically able to handle site-based duties
• A team player whos also comfortable working independently

Hours: MonThu 08:0017:00 or 07:0016:00 Fri 08:0013:00 with occasional after-hours work depending on project needs.

Mostly office-based with occasional trips to open-cast mine sites and fabrication facilities (local and international).

Remuneration: market related.

To apply send your CV to .

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

If you have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing of this advert please consider your application unsuccessful

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1