Development Designer (Catia V5) - Alberton

Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

CATIA V5 it is a must

10 years of experience in designing models and moulds using Catia V5.

Solid works Advantageous

AUTOCAD Advantageous

Project management Advantageous

Previous design and / or casting experience in the wheel business will be an added bonus.

Control of mould drawings

Provide technical support to production

This position is responsible for quality of the product.

Therefore, the position has the authority and responsibility to stop a process or shipment when the quality and safety of the product is compromised. As such, incidents in this regard must be immediately reported to your supervisor or Manager (Escalation)

Project / product management of engineering project.

Supplying toolroom with accurate information, which includes drawings and CNC programs

Modeling of new wheels as 3D solid models using CAD packages such as Pro / Engineer and Catia V5 or NX.

Ensuring that the final wheel conforms to customer styling and castability requirements

Creating tool paths from the 3D solid model for the manufacturing of electrodes and for high-speed milling if required

Liaising with the foundry on the back of spoke metal saver design and as far as the castability of the wheel is concerned

Greate and manage project plans

Creating and maintaining quality documents such as :

Design review documentation and minutes of meetings

Design FMEA documentation and minutes of meetings

Addressing complaints and resolving problems