Duties:
• Defines, plans, develops and validates products, systems and components in accordance with Factory requirements.
• Defines product functional analysis to translate customer specification and internal requirements into clear product performance.
• Designs and develops mechanical equipment by benchmarking and considering industry standards and technological advancements.
• Analyses customer product specifications and ensures compliance with applicable regulations.
• Initiates continuous improvement initiatives and cost saving opportunities whilst keeping abreast of new developments / technology within the specialist field.
• Conducts research work and pre-feasibility studies toward improving process flow.
• Drives and oversees project design from start to implementation phase.
• Evaluates and completes projects with minimum risk, within allocated timeframes and according to specified budgetary requirements.

Requirements:
• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 6)
•... Up to 5 years experience in Engineering within the Manufacturing environment of which 3 years should be at Supervisory level
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite and Advanced Skills in Design, Autodesk Inventor)
• Knowledge of relevant Production Processes
• Understanding / interpretation of Technical drawings
• Knowledge of Autodesk Vault
• Project Scoping and Costing
• Knowledge of Design of Jigs and Fixtures
• Basic Mechanical Hand Skills (Grinding, Machining, Welding
South Africa

Salary Criteria