Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:

A Mechanical Engineer with critical attention to detail who can work in a pressure-driven environment handling multiple priorities is sought by a fast-paced Protective Mobility service in Pretoria. Your role will include Medium and Heavy-duty trucks (4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 vehicles with high mobility and extreme levels of landmine, IED, and ballistic protection chassis harness design using 3D CAD - and 2D Schematic software, preparing bills of materials and their representative 3D assemblies (Unigraphics NX) while evaluating the scope of the work and managing project timelines.

DUTIES:

Develop

• Develop innovative solutions for ammunition manufacturing facilities in cooperation with team members of different engineering disciplines.
• Do Research and Development to ensure the implementation of the latest technologies during the development processes.

Design

• Mechanical designs from the concept phase up to and including detailed dovetailed drawings for manufacturing.
• Execute design reviews.
• Plan and prepare plant layout and inputs for civil structures.
• Ensure designs comply with legal and explosives regulatory requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with OHSA requirements.

Build

• Ensure the availability of the budget.
• Oversee and give guidance to internal and external fabrication entities to fabricate and construct the designs.
• Ensure conformity to the specifications.
• Ensure manufactured / bought-out items adhere to quality standards.
• Ensure progress is on schedule and within budget.

Testing

• Plan and conduct tests and evaluations to verify the equipment and system performance.
• Investigate failures and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Ensure results are documented and configured.

Implementation

• Ensure concept designs are developed into saleable products.
• Oversee the installation and implementation of the final product.
• Pretraining/support on the usage of products/systems.
• Business Support
• Compile technical documentation and costing in support of new business development.
• Interact with clients in support of business development.

Qualification

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or higher

Applicable Experience

• Five (6) years of working experience in mechanical design related to a plant and equipment environment (experience in heavy equipment/Automotive explosives or ammunition environment is desirable).
• 2 years in Mid senior level
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks and or similar 3D CAD.
• Automotive sector 

Additional qualities or experience that will be to the benefit of the candidate

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, planning, and organizing skills.
• Interdisciplinary skills related to engineering design.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Analytical thinker with good reasoning skills
• Ability to interact with people at all levels
• Ability to work precisely and methodically with minimum supervision, self-starting attitude.
• Exposure to Explosive Regulations as set out in the OHS Act.
• Technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.