Mechanical Design Engineer Tshwane (Pretoria)

Reference: JHB001964-CR-2

Unleash your creative prowess and engineering expertise as a Mechanical and Machine Design Engineer specialising in automation equipment. My client is on the lookout for an innovative mind to join their team, contributing to the development of state-of-the-art automated solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate task scope of work
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials and their representative 3D assemblies
• Product data management
• Create 3D parts and 2D part drawings to meet supplier and customer requirements, e.g., pneumatic systems, custom designed machinery and equipment (Automotive, Food & Beverage), motors, gearboxes, and servo systems specifications, conveyor systems (belt, chain, roller), packaging and materials handling (Automotive, Food & Beverage), robots and custom pick and place systems (Automotive, Food & Beverage).
• Liaise with overseas suppliers on designs and machines
• Conduct concept and design reviews
• Learn to operate CAD software packages, specifically Solidworks
• Support the day-to-day activities of customer projects
• Provide creative and technically feasible solutions for cost savings, service issues, and product improvements.
• Interface with materials and purchasing on new part design and sourcing.
• Interface with Analysis, Test, and Manufacturing Engineering to determine the most effective and economical use of materials and manufacturing processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 5 years' experience in Mechanical design engineering.
• Experience in the Automation industry is a MUST.
• Experience working on Solidworks is essential.

Package & Remuneration

R 55 000 - R 63 000 - Monthly #J-18808-Ljbffr