Mechanical Designer (4-month Contract) at De Beers Group

Job Description:

This role reports into the Advanced Technology Automation Department

Your role will include:

• To provide CAD expertise to the R&D function in the form of conceptual, preliminary and detailed parametric 3D model designs and associated manufacturing detail drawings in accordance with De Beers Technologies standards and procedures.
• To support the design team with the assembly of prototypes
• Deliver detailed 3D parametric models of product/machine designs and the associated manufacturing data
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise during the design process
• Provide innovative, cost-effective mechanical design solutions in response to technical challenges
• Maintain excellent world class housekeeping standards that fosters a safe working environment for all
• Strict adherence to all internal HSE policies and procedures as well as all legal regulations/requirements.
• Assembly and setup of prototypes
• Responsible for technical performance of a sub-system/product
• Executes tasks assigned by engineers and tech lead
• Solves problems from existing knowledge or by reading up and generating new knowledge

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Engineering Drawing Diploma or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Additional requirements:

• 3 - 5 years product/machine design experience
• CREO or any drawing other CAD software detailing experience
• Computer Literacy
• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Hands-on practical experience would be advantageous
• International travel may be required
• Police clearance is required
• Registration as a radiation worker may be required.

Knowledge and Skills:

Technical

• CAD software experience ideally in CREO with the Windchill product lifecycle management environment
• Mechanical engineering design skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Multi-discipline interface knowledge (specifically to electronics, electrical and C&I)
• Knowledge of configuration management principles would be advantageous,
• Suggest improvements on designs

Communication

• Able to seek clarity on requirements
• Clear, logical presentations, reports, verbal.
• Technical detail communications with technical peers.
• Interact across tech functions e.g. tech dev, tech support, manufacturing

Management

• Making and carrying out project plans for own work.
• Manage own time and delivery to meet project requirements.
• Comfortable with Peer Review of work (providing and receiving).
• Contributes to Mechanical discipline standards, strategies, processes and procedures and Community of Practice
• Supervision / oversight of work is required

Financial

• Obtaining quotations.
• Interacting with established suppliers for standard items.
• Interacting with new suppliers to assess applicability of new items/components.

Closing Date: 29 July 2025