Senior Mechanical Designer (Sheet Metal & Fabrication)
Network Recruitment • Johannesburg, South Africa
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Job description
Key Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant design experience.
- Portfolio demonstrating previous project work.
- Advanced SolidWorks proficiency (essential).
- Strong sheet metal design experience.
- Mechanical and/or structural design experience advantageous.
- Experience designing fabricated steel structures and sheet metal assemblies for manufacture.
- Knowledge of fabrication processes including laser cutting, bending, welding and assembly.
- Ability to perform site measurements and support commissioning activities.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering project teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop concept, preliminary and detailed mechanical designs for industrial equipment and fabricated assemblies.
- Produce manufacturing-ready fabrication and assembly drawings.
- Design sheet metal components, enclosures, support structures, skids and mechanical assemblies.
- Liaise with engineers, project managers, workshop personnel and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct site measurements and provide technical support during fabrication, installation and commissioning.
- Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and project requirements.
- Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawing registers and design documentation.
- Support multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
- Strong attention to detail without losing sight of overall project objectives.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple concurrent activities.
- Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
- Committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions aligned with business and client expectations.
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