Design Engineer - Springs at De Beers Group

Job Overview

We are looking for an energetic, innovative, driven individual to join our team. The successful candidate will join our Engineering Design team. The role is based at our Springs site and requires close collaboration with teams both locally and in other sites within the E6 Group.

Duties and tasks

• Discuss and obtain design specifications and scope and agree on completion date with customer.
• Manage design projects (from concept to commissioning).
• Conceptualize designs of new equipment, products and related tooling.
• Review designs with design team.
• Perform engineering calculations to support conceptual designs (using FEA if necessary).
• Produce detailed 3D designs and drawings that comply with Element Six design and drawing standards.
• Supervise manufacturing process if necessary.
• Commissioning and handover of new equipment to customer.
• Compile procedure and user manuals when necessary.
• Perform general design office administration tasks.

Qualifications:

Qualifications and experience

• BEng Degree / BTech (Mechanical)
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Additional information:

Criteria and Skills

• Must be a conceptual thinker and be innovative in his/her approach to solving problems.
• Must be enthusiastic about mechanical design.
• Experience on 2D and 3D CAD system is essential (experience on CREO Elements Direct is advantageous).
• An understanding of the FEA method and experience on FEA software is essential.
• Must have a good knowledge of technical drawing standards.
• Testing and commissioning skills.
• Good understanding of the mechanical design process from concept to commissioning.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Required to have report writing and presentation skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment or independently.
• Methodical in creating and storing of all design documentation.