Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer - Spartan, Gauteng - Job ID 3903

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer (BSc / Btech), with a 4 and more years experience in process and materials handling Designing with mining or mining related products?

**Position details**:
Type: Permanent
Reports to: Process Engineering Manager
Primary Purpose: a) Product and Process Development b) Test work c) Product Realisation: d) Product Support and System Optimisation e) Engineering Management
Travel requirements: Rarely

Job description / core competencies:
a) Product and Process Development
- Promote the development of our technologies and increase the general knowledge level within the company
- Develop creative ways to streamline company processes and increase internal efficiency
- Continually develop and improve support models for customer support and service centre
- New technology and product development
- Work with the PR, marketing, and sales departments to establish a go-to-market strategy

b) Test work:

- Conduct test work and determine the suitability of available equipment to the client’s requirements
- Produce technical reports and specifications in connection with any test work performed
- Assist the customer in understanding the demands of the material and the implications of machine selection on upstream and downstream processes

c) Product Realisation:

- Create product definitions tailored according to clients’ needs
- Create and register items and bills of materials in the relevant information system to allow for the procurement of machines/spares/equipment
- Commission new equipment to meet THE CLIENTS’s and the clients operating requirements
- Assist in ensuring that any manufactured components are manufactured to the highest levels, by means of accurate drawings, technical descriptions, quality requirement lists etc. as well as interaction with the supplier and relevant procurement representative

d) Product Support and System Optimisation
- Liaise with customers through the relevant customer support consultant to develop an understanding of the customers’ needs
- Conduct investigations into equipment failures and any customer operational concerns
- Conduct system audits of customer sites to determine system efficiency and assist in plant optimisation
- Produce technical reports detailing any failure investigations as well as audits/optimisation exercises.

e) Engineering Management
- Manage engineering processes (ECP’s, drawing requests, QIR’s etc.)
- Administer the engineering system (Network data, machine register, manuals, IPC’s etc.)
- Assist in ensuring component drawings and QRLs are accurate and drawn to THE CLIENTS requirements

**Location**: Spartan, Gauteng
- **Job Qualifications, Skills & Experience**:
QUALIFICATION***
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar technical qualification)
- Minimum of 4 years Engineering Experience in a similar environment

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Process and Materials Handling design experience required
- Experience on Process equipment advantageous Structural design experience advantageous
- Knowledge and experience with CAD FEA
- Analysis experience advantageous
- Basic software development skills preferable Excellent technical knowledge
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills
- Good commercial awareness
- Good problem-solving skills and a creative approach for new ideas
- Work autonomously with mínimal supervision
- Out of the box thinker
- Agile and solution driven
- Ability to prototype quickly
- Data driven Good team-working skills
- Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
- Start-Up experience advantageous
- Own transport / valid driver’s license

**Company Description**:
Industry leader in mining solutions