Mechanical Design Engineer at Marvel Placement Consultant

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Our client, a prominent business manufacturing and supply company based in Boksburg, is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical and manufacturing environments, with a focus on the creation, modification, and management of Bill of Materials (BOM) and related processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent qualification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Management.
• Currently registered with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer, in the process of completing registration for Professional Engineer status.
• Proven experience in technical administration within a manufacturing setting.
• In-depth knowledge of BOM management and design principles.
• Strong understanding of Newton Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience in fatigue and welding design, failure analysis, and investigations.
• Familiarity with ISO certification processes.
• Proficiency in hydraulic schematics.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Create, design, modify, update, and maintain BOMs (Bill of Materials) and routings.
• Develop exploded views of BOMs and manage any necessary corrections and change management.
• Allocate part numbers to newly created parts and maintain BOMs via the drawing register.

Machine Scope Development:

• Collaborate with technical and sales teams to formulate and create machine scopes.
• Manage and control changes to machine scopes where applicable.

Customer and Design Liaison:

• Liaise with external customers to address drawing queries and scope-related issues.
• Utilize advanced knowledge in structures, materials, and engineering methods for design functions.
• Research technical queries related to design-specific topics and contribute to solutions.

Weldments and Assemblies:

• Create and update weldments and assemblies, backdraft required parts or samples.
• Ensure weldment and assembly drawings are current and adhere to drawing standards.
• Implement dimensional changes and redistribute drawings internally as needed, ensuring updates follow change management processes.

Technical Documentation:

• Maintain updated assembly exploded views for parts manuals, quality, and production purposes.
• Ensure all design projects are logged in the RTD system with assigned numbers.
• File and archive all relevant technical documentation on the server in the correct format and location for future use.

Specialized Support and Insight:

• Provide expertise in Newton Mechanics and FEA analysis to various departments and branches.
• Assist with failure investigations, field modifications, and internal technical queries.
• Handle design modifications to enhance structural integrity.

Design Review and Development:

• Participate in design reviews focused on structural performance and welding.
• Check and sign drawings as necessary.
• Assist in conceptual designs for new machine development.
• Develop and maintain working BOMs for parts manuals and manage machine updates via kinematic studies, ergonomic studies, calculations, FEA, and design principles.
• Ensure all technical documentation is archived and the system is updated with the technical specifications of OEM parts.

Research and Development:

• Conduct market feasibility studies related to technical requirements for new machine developments.
• Facilitate testing for FOPS/ROPS and brake certifications as needed.
• Engage in conceptual design studies for new machine development.

Personal Development and Communication:

• Continuously update knowledge of new technology and developments through a personal development plan discussed with the supervisor/manager.
• Identify training needs that contribute to departmental growth.
• Participate in design reviews, foster teamwork, and build strong relationships.
• Work towards ECSA registration as a Candidate Engineer and progress towards Professional Engineer status.
• Develop effective communication systems internally and externally to support company objectives.

Policy Adherence and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with the company’s policies at all times.
• Maintain authority to approve internal documentation, procedures, rules, and processes.
• Keep time reporting and task tracking registers up-to-date.