Design Engineer

Reference: DBN000027-KdV-1

Company based in Pretoria is seeking a Design Engineer to join their team. Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Design

• Perform concept design, calculations and layouts of new designs

• Evaluate Finite Element simulations results

• Prepare Solid Models of components; sub-assemblies and assemblies, using the business file structure guidelines, number protocol and design standards

• Prepare concept layouts of design concepts, using own design initiative and incorporating the inputs of members of the design team, with input from the team leader

• Prepare detail layout and manufacturing drawings of components and assemblies

• Ensure correct drawing standards are used on drawings done under supervision by draftsman or in own capacity

• Responsible for the technical integrity of the allocated design, including the integration on system level

• Development

• Follow the development process and procedures as described in the quality system, ensuring that the relevant reviews and procedures are completed, in order to reduce design risk

• Assist during the building and testing of prototypes, ensuring that closed loop feedback can take place during the design process

• Communicate with manufacturing and sub-contractors, to ensure the flow of information during prototyping and production

• Test and Evaluation

• Communicate and incorporate inputs from the test and analysis parties during the design process

• Include the test and analysis parties to perform tests and analysis to complete the design cycle utilising business processes

• Project Management

• Ensure that projects are executed according to the time, mass and budget targets, set by the Design team leader

• Attend design reviews internally and externally with the client, meeting people, representing ADGM with authority, and make technical decision

• Support

• Production support, capturing of red-line drawings during the building and prototype phase

• Assist ILS with repair, maintenance and other information required

• Support the procurement department during supplier evaluation and during the procurement cycle

• Responsible for the allocated design from concept phase up to sign-off. Ensuring components are procured and quality assessed during the acquisition phase

• Technology

• Keep up to date with new trends in the automotive and military field, by reading technical papers and documents, as supplied

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience

• Post- Graduate degree in Mechanical/ Design Engineering, or

• N-Dip in Mechanical/ Design Engineering, or

• B-Tech Degree in Mechanical/ Design Engineering

• Other relevant certificates will be advantageous.

Software Capability

• NX11 (Unigraphics) preferred or relevant CAD package.

• Siemens Teamcentre 11 or relevant PDM system.

• Microsoft Office.

Other Requirements

• A team player who is willing to assist the team on various aspects of the project, if required.

• Innovative thinker.

• Ability to rapidly adapt to a changing environment and requirements.

• Passionate, self-driven individual.