Mechanical Engineer at De Beers Group

Job Description:

This role reports into the Senior Mechanical Engineer

The incumbent will be responsible for leading the development and execution of R&D projects and aimed at improving existing, and developing new, marine mining and recovery systems and equipment.

 Your role will:

• Mechanical Design
  • Design mechanical systems for mining applications.
  • Coordinate system integration and baseline establishment.
  • Maintain drawing and mining tool enhancement details, reports and knowledge base.
• Technical Oversight
  • Develop and review technical specifications and tender documents.
  • Oversee mechanical fabrication quality to ensure design intent is met.
  • Conduct engineering analyses and evaluate equipment suitability.
• System Improvement & Readiness
  • Understand, analyze and improve the effectiveness/efficiency of existing mining/sampling systems as directed.
  • Support the operational readiness of new systems.
  • Conceptualize, evaluate and develop new mining/sampling systems as directed.
• Test Facilities & Data Analysis
  • Co-ordinate or manage R&D projects and manage R&D test facilities as directed.
  • Support design, upgrade, and maintenance of test facilities.
  • Integrate and commission scale test models at test facilities.
  • Analyze test data and draw conclusions on how to improve mining tool and recovery performance.
• Design Coordination & Standards
  • Lead mechanical design standards and task coordination.
  • Implement and maintain CAD and configuration management systems.
• Knowledge Management & Technology Transfer
  • Assimilate knowledge gained into appropriate format, and build competency knowledge base.
  • Disseminate technology/know-how (tech-transfer) through reports, presentations, and discussion.
• Financial Management
  • Manage departmental budget and control expenditure.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement contracts and financial procedures.
• Client & Reporting
  • Liaise with clients on technical matters.
  • Prepare reports on system and sub-system designs.
• Safety, Health, Security and Environment
  • Adhere to and promote applicable legislation, company safety, security, and environmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Operational Deployment
  • The incumbent will be required to go to sea as and when required.

Qualifications:

• BSc Eng / BEng / BTech Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Mining, or Naval Engineering.
• MSc Eng / MEng will be advantageous.

Minimum Requirements

• 3-5 yrs post-qualification engineering experience, with focus on conceptual design and experimental testing in fluid mechanics and terramechanics.
• Proven experience in mechanical design product/system development from concept to evaluation.
• Skilled in assimilating knowledge gained into appropriate formats and databases, and dissemination of technology through technical reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office is essential.
• Experience with CAE/CAD tools, including solid modeling.
• Experience in CFD, DEM and advanced use of MS Excel for simulation and modeling is essential.
• Experience in designing or developing mobile mechanized mining machinery will be a distinct asset.
• As the role involves collaboration across various levels of the organization, strong team and people management skills are essential.

Skills/ Competencies:

• Mechanical Design
• Report Writing & Presentation skills
• Team/People skills
• Testing & Evaluation skills
• Research and development capabilities
• Analyzing and Interpretation of information
• Conceptual Thinking and Numerical Analysis Fluency

Closing Date: 12 February, 2026