Vacancies at Unique Group

Qualification and experience:

• National Diploma: Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering (heavy or light current) / Qualified Electrician
• 8 - 10 Years’ experience in production / commissioning / maintenance (planning & execution)
• AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent

This will enable him/her to to apply the principles of engineering to plan and execute standard and semi-custom production jobs from receiving to completion, during which the Production Engineer is responsible for the following key activities:

Key performance areas but not limited to the following:

• Review and understand product specification or other documentation that indicates what needs to be produced
• Planning: Draw up a product realization plan, including all relevant activities such as design, procurement, internal and/or external manufacturing, human-, material- and tool resources, testing and documentation
• Execution: Mange all product realization activities as per the plan. Invoke mitigation plans if something unexpectedly occurs, causing deviation from plan
• Testing: All products (projects) must be tested in accordance with company policies and other applicable codes and standards
• Commissioning: All products and systems must be fully commissioned before delivered
• Documentation: to ensure all relevant documentation for a product or system, as was stipulated in production handover, must be completed within a reasonable timeframe, and handed to Configuration Department
• Packing & Shipping: to ensure that products and systems are neatly and safely packed before delivery. It is also expected to assist logistics with shipping arrangements
• All activities must be executed in accordance with Unique Group's Integrated Management System (IMS) to ensure compliance to the company’s ISO9000, ISO14000 and ISO18000 accreditation
• Liaise with the design department regarding any design related problems that was found during manufacturing

Additional Skills required:

• High level of technical competency in automated control systems employing PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems advantageous
• Proficient in Full MS Office suite and knowledge of AutoCAD or SolidWorks and ERP software advantageous
• A basic understanding of relevant industry codes such as ASME, ABS, DNV, LRS, IMCA, IMO, will be advantageous
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS18001 would be advantageous
• Good temperament to deal with people in all situations
• Assertive, creative, and analytical
• Good communication skills in English (speak, read, write) to actively pass messages across to clients, manufacturers, and co- workers
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and deliver on-time while not comprising quality, performance, and reliability
• Must be able to follow instructions to the minutest detail to ensure accuracy and Impeccable attention to detail is required
• Not a clock watcher and able to work overtime
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-based environment

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We require the services of an academically qualified and well-experienced HSL Document Controller (12-month contract position). Proven experience in project management control, coupled with an established track record of managing and meeting tight key deadlines. Gr 12/ St 10 is compulsory while a relevant Diploma in Project management will be advantageous. Close past liaison with engineering functionality would also be advantageous. This will enable him/her to meticulously ensure that documents are tracked and kept in the correct order.

Key performance areas but not limited to the following:

• Monitors and tracks the progress of documentation submission of group project teams based in Cape Town, UAE, and India.
• Updates central MDR tracker
• Identifies risk to timeline and approval agency requirements. Liaise and communicate with role players.
• Tracks postage and arrival of document hard copies at Cape Town
• Books in Sub-Doc Packs into WP Doc Pack of the work package
• Books in WP Doc Pack into System Doc Pack of the work package
• Generation of certification and Document requirement registers

Skills set, experience and knowledge required:

• Proven experience in project documentation control
• Established track record of managing and meeting tight key deadlines
• Office-based internal project management experience
• Fully computer literate
• Skilled in Manufacturing methods and procedures
• Must be a South-African citizen
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Good people skills, must work well as part of a team
• Excellent Document Management skills
• Must be willing and able to work overtime if required
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. Willing to adapt to changes posed
  by business environment

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The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, career minded individual, with a strong work ethic, solid professional track record and a commitment to teamwork. They should have a B.Eng / B.Sc / B.Tech / N.Dip in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 to 10 years in a similar role and closely related field. (Marine industry preferable). The following skills are required which must be demonstrated by submitting examples:

• 5 years dedicated experience in pressure vessel design with ASME VIII division 1 and 2 and EN13445 which includes design and analysis using PV Elite, CodeCALC and SolidWorks
• 5 years dedicated experience in finite element analysis according to ASME VIII div 2, part 5
• 5 years dedicated experience in SolidWorks modeling and simulation
• 3 years dedicated experience in AutoCAD modeling and drafting
• 3 years’ experience is pressure vessel fabrication in exotic materials

Key Responsibilities – amongst others and not limited to:

• Detail design of pressure vessels and related components & interfacing mechanical components / mechanisms
• Develop concept designs of pressure vessels to facilitate proposals and perform budget costings
• Perform the structural analysis of a pressure vessel and prepare design reports, using pressure vessel software, analysis as well as from first principles
• Produce SolidWorks detail designs, conceptual drawings and manufacturing drawings as required
• Review and checking of drawings, calculations, and analysis input/output
• Lead and guide draftsman in creating of conceptual drawings and manufacturing drawings as required
• Manage, review, and approve sub-contractor/outsourced designs and integrate design inputs from them
• Read and interrogate 3rd party codes and standards and apply to designs (examples: IMCA, ABS, DNV, LR, ASME, EN, SANS etc.)
• Prepare design submissions for 3rd party appraisal (documents, drawings, design reports etc.)
• Liaise with 3rd party and resolve technical queries and/or comments throughout the design appraisal process
• Liaise with AIA and subcontractors (Approved inspection authority) and resolve technical queries and/or comments throughout the design appraisal and production/manufacturing phases as required
• Produce testing and validation documentation: FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), Inspection Reports, Quality Control Plans, painting and corrosion protection guidelines
• Review and interrogate client specifications/requirements and formulate technical specifications/descriptions as well as produce purchasing specifications
• Software: SolidWorks, AutoCad, MathCAD, PVElite, CodeCALC, MS Office suite, MS D365 (ERP)
• Experience with Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and FMECA would be advantageous

Additional Skills Required:

• High level of technical competency in the fundamentals of mechanical engineering design and analysis
• Hands-on experience in assembly and operation of high-pressure machines and pressure vessels would be advantageous
• Experience in PVHO, machinery, structural design, metallurgy, and coating specifications would be advantageous
• Must possess a demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team environment, under pressure, manage multiple tasks, quality management, risk management, planning/schedule management and goal oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• PR registration would be advantageous
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Position may require international travel

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Qualification and experience:

• B.Eng./B.Sc./BTech/ National Diploma: Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering (heavy or light current). Candidates with B.Eng. / B.Sc. will receive preference.
• 3 Years relevant design experience.
• 3 Years’ experience leading/project managing a design team. Includes interfacing with the sales/contracts dept regarding technical clarifications, scheduling etc.
• 3 Years’ experience in production / commissioning / maintenance (planning & execution).
• AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent.

This will enable him/her to apply the principles of engineering to the design and manufacturing process (concept to completion) to make it as efficient as possible, operate as smoothly as possible and resolve potential problems that could lead to equipment failure.

Key performance areas but not limited to the following:

• He/she will be required to perform engineering work of various disciplines in the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning or maintenance of power distribution and process control systems.
• He/she will be required to plan, coordinate and execute design aspects of a project or product.
• Preparing of proposals for electrical distribution and control systems, evaluating the function, safety, cost of manufacture and appearance of products.
• Produce AutoCAD writing diagrams, conceptual drawings and manufacturing drawings as required.
• Produce testing and validation documentation: FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), Inspection Reports and Operating manuals.
• Read and interrogate 3rd party codes and standards (IMCA, ABS, DNV, Lloyds, AMSE) and prepare design submission reports for 3rd party review such as ABS, DNV and Lloyd’s Register and resolve technical queries and/or comments throughout the design appraisal and production/manufacturing phases of the project.
• Manage sub-contractor designs and integrate design inputs from them.

Additional Skills required:

• Superior knowledge of electrical process control and technical competency in the fundamentals of electrical engineering design and analysis.
• Excellent report writing skills (including the writing of operating and maintenance manuals).
• High level of technical competency in the design of automated control systems employing PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.
• Must possess a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and be goal-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• The position may require international travel.
• MS Office, Microsoft D365.