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    Mechanical Design Engineer - Johannesburg, South Africa - Complement Recruitment

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    Mechanical Design Engineer

    Salary: Market Related Permanent

    Purpose of Position:

    Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The main purpose of this role is to design mechanical and optical components and systems for our products that meet performance, form, fit and functional requirements while maintaining manufacturability and minimising costs. This role reports to the Engineering Manager and is based in Centurion, Gauteng.

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    Minimum Requirements Qualifications And Skills

    ● Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering

    ● Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical design;

    ● In-depth knowledge of Fusion 360 or other 3D CAD software;

    ● Additive manufacturing experience advantageous (3D printing rapid prototyping);

    ● Preference given to knowledge of optical system design;

    ● Experience in aerospace or other standards and process driven industries;

    ● Investigative mind inclined toward developing practical solutions to real-world problems;

    ● Hands-on approach and proficiency with machinery including lathe, CNC and general tools;

    ● Extensive knowledge of fabrication processes, especially machining & plastic injection molding;

    ● Impeccable attention to detail;

    ● Ability to plan, schedule, collaborate and problem solve effectively;

    DUTIES:

    ● Design simple yet effective and innovative solutions to complex problems;

    ● Design mechanical parts, systems and subsystems for products, test equipment and production jigs using CAD;

    ● Apply Physics, Mechanics and Design principles using CAD to optimise solutions;

    ● Manage component libraries according to the required standards;

    ● Manage development projects to meet the required specifications on time and within budget;

    ● Arrange and conduct regular project update meetings with the Engineering Manager;

    ● Collaborate with Procurement and Finance for component cost estimates and costing of the final product;

    ● Collaborate with the Development Team, Production Engineer and Quality Management to ensure designs are feasible, satisfy the form, fit, function and aesthetics requirements as well as meet the required certification standards;

    ● Prepare test plans and test procedures for opto-electronic systems to verify that specifications are satisfied ;

    ● Develop and build prototypes to test (rapid prototyping);

    ● Record and evaluate testing data, altering designs as necessary to meet performance and efficiency requirements;

    ● Assist with product certification activities where necessary;

    ● Select optimal materials and manufacturing processes for each component to ensure reliability and cost effectiveness;

    ● Ensure that all design output documentation in terms of BOMs, drawings, CAD & CAM files etc. are correctly produced and stored to the standards determined by the company;

    ● Consult with external providers during manufacturing, advising them on design specifications, providing assistance and making design changes when required;

    ● Provide technical support in the design and development of mechanical and optical systems;

    ● Provide technical support to Production;

    ● Interact with Engineering and Production to understand difficulties experienced during manufacturing;

    ● Provide technical support and after sales service to customers as needed;

    ● Work with customers to resolve design and manufacturing questions when necessary;

    ● Research new materials, methods of development and latest technologies to improve product performance;

    ● Compliance with the Quality Management System;

    ● Compliance with Safety, Health & Environmental policies.

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