Permanent - Senior Mechanical Engineer - Ekurhuleni at Unique Personnel

JOB PURPOSE:

• Designs and reviews mechanical products and systems by developing and testing specifications and methods.

JOB FUNCTION:

• Conduct product development activities utilising the appropriate design principles and methodologies i.e., hand calculations and simulation studies. Applicable simulation studies will comprise of FEA & CFD.
• Product development projects are defined and are completed within agreed time frames and customer satisfaction of end result of projects is measured
• Evaluate equipment and production methods are evaluated in order to improve safety
• Product designs are completed as per customer request or approved innovation and formal report details results 
• Material standards and specifications are compiled, made available and maintained
• All project related documentation i.e., correspondence, meeting minutes, contracts, purchase orders, reports, quality related documentation etc. are identified and stored per project (hard copies and/or electronically) as per departmental standards 
• Technical Specifications, Markings and Drawings are maintained as per departmental procedure 
• Safety Management of MPE is adhered to 
• Work is prioritised and objectives set and assigned to suitable personnel 
• Manage staff and ensure adherence to company policy

Inherent Requirements    

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• Mechanical Engineering BENG/BSC Degree, masters and registration as a professional engineer will be advantageous 
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role 
• Experience with commercial FEA & CFD tools. Competency in FEA simulation studies are a mandatory requirement with CFD simulation studies advantageous. 
• 3D CAD software modelling experience 
• 3D technology is utilised for the prototyping of products by utilising 3D scanning and 3D printing 
• Prioritises multiple projects, follows up, collaborative, analytic thinker, innovative, problem solver, customer focused, quality orientated, good judgement, communication, planning and organising skills 
• Must have supervisory/management experience.
• Proficient in MS office suite

What Qualification 

•  Mechanical Engineering BENG/BSC Degree