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CA Mining is an independent company under the CA Global Headhunters Group. (Established 2007). CA Mining operates on a global basis with their head office in Cape Town and a subsidiary in Johannesburg, South Africa. We have a dedicated mining team of eighteen consultants with combined recruitment experience of over fifty years. CA Mining has dedicated team...
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Job Description:
The main purpose of the role is to lead a team of Mechanical Designers and Mechanical Engineers to develop and communicate whole machine concepts in terms of their mechanical design and produce detailed designs of whole modules and machine systems. The role requires strong organisational skills, strong technical and communication skills with the ability to understand and solve complex technical problems. The job holder will be required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will be expected to contribute new ideas and develop innovative solutions in the support of product developments.In addition, working in collaboration with the Technical Standards & QA Manager, maintain the health and quality standards of the Mechanical Design/Engineering discipline. This reports directly into the Group Product Manager.
Responsibilities:
Undertake feasibility studies and appropriate research required to support new and existing projects.
Under the guidance of the Technology Incubation Lead and the Product Group Manager – Identify & Classify Rough, works closely with a number of customers to develop the requirements and relevant approach.
In collaboration with the Technical Standards & QA Manager, develop and manage the systems, processes and structures (including communities of practise) to ensure the development, overall health and quality assurance of the technical discipline as it relates to Mechanical Design/Engineering techniques and technology.
Lead and manage a team of Mechanical Design/Engineering professionals within the I&CR Product Group, providing mentorship and technical leadership for Mechanical Designers/Engineers in other product groups
Assist in the identification and recruitment of technical permanent and/or subcontract Mechanical Design/Engineering staff, including to conduct interviews, hire and train new Mechanical Design/Engineering staff
Produce detailed designs of whole modules and machine systems which can later be passed to support staff for detailing and documentation for rough diamond Identification and classification machines and instruments
Under the guidance of the Technology Incubation Lead and the I&CR Product Group Manager, work closely with business representatives and customers to ensure product developments meet business requirements
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary product development team to develop products that meet business requirements
Ensures that developed products (across the Incubation function) are tested and verified against Mechanical Design/Engineering specific requirements and performance specifications
In collaboration with the Technical Standards & QA Manager, ensures work is documented and stored according to departmental standards.
Sets up and coordinates the Mechanical Engineering Community of Practice
Conduct relevant research to ensure work and developed products use latest, most efficient and relevant technologies available to meet the business requirements
Maintains contact with commercial manufacturers and suppliers to monitor relevant technology and software.
Participates in peer reviews on projects and ensure department design standards and quality are maintained.
Organises and gives training to the customer, manufacturing staff and service engineers when required to do so
In collaboration with Commercial Technology, visits end user sites for installation and continuing support of equipment.
Supports other designers in the Mechanical Design/Engineering Community of Practice in promoting standardisation of techniques, software and equipment.
Keeps up to date with advancing techniques/technology in the Mechanical Design/Engineering field.
As an individual ensure own working environment and practices comply with De Beers policy guidelines in relation to Health, Safety and the Environment.
Where required, directs the work on a product development project in accordance with the Ignite Product Development approach and methodology
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
An Honours degree in an engineering discipline, a Masters degree is preferred.
Proven management or supervisory experience, management training would be an advantage.
Significant experience in a design environment with a proven track record.
Chartered Engineer status is desirable
Highly effective leadership and organisation skills.
Good communication, negotiating, team building and interpersonal skills.
Experience of integrated electro-mechanical systems, high speed mechanics and special purpose machinery
New Product Development.
Designing for compliance to global standards.
3D Computer Aided Design.
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