Mechanical Design Specialist

1 day ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Lerena Recruitment Services Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Lerena Recruitment Services. As a Mechanical Design Specialist, you will play a key role in the development of mechanical products.

About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and concepts. You will work on multidisciplinary projects, collaborating with other engineers to ensure that designs meet requirements for safety and quality.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in mechanical design, with expertise in failure mode and effect analysis, fatigue, asset life cycles, reliability engineering, TQM, materials handling equipment design, FEM, vessel & storage tank design & welding and discrete element analysis (DEM).

In this role, you will be responsible for performing engineering analysis, testing, and calculations to support product development. You will also prepare technical drawings and renderings of product designs, as well as conduct research on new technologies and materials to support product development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform engineering analysis, testing, and calculations to support product development
  • Prepare technical drawings and renderings of product designs
  • Conduct research on new technologies and materials to support product development
  • Develop prototypes of new products and components
  • Perform quality control checks of manufactured products
  • Troubleshoot mechanical problems
  • Prepare reports and presentations on findings

You will also be required to liaise with clients, suppliers and external service providers, as well as interpret client needs and make proposals to clients – verbally and written. Additionally, you will be responsible for compilation of design reports, investigation reports and tender submissions.

Requirements
  • BSc or BEng Mechanical Engineering degree
  • Minimum 7 years engineering experience in mechanical design
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and concepts
  • PR Eng essential
  • CAD software proficient (AutoCAD & Inventor preferred)
  • Finite Element Analysis proficient (ANSYS preferred)
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of R750,000 - R1,000,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as a benefits package that includes medical aid, retirement annuity fund and annual bonus.

If you are a motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for a new challenge, please apply with your resume and cover letter.



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