Junior Mechanical Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform engineering analysis, testing, and calculations to support the development of mechanical products.
• Prepare technical drawings and renderings of product designs.
• Work with other engineers to ensure that designs meet requirements for safety and quality.
• Conduct research on new technologies and materials to support product development.
• Generate ideas for new products or improvements to existing ones.
• Develop prototypes of new products and components.
• Perform quality control checks of manufactured products.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Prepare reports and presentations on findings.
• Materials handling design.
• Pipeline design.
• Tank design or evaluation.
• Strength analysis / Finite Element Analysis.
• Thermal analysis.
• Rehabilitation of aging infrastructure.
• New infrastructure design.
• Modifications to existing infrastructure.
• Working on multidisciplinary projects in a multidisciplinary team.
• Compilation of design reports.
• Compilation of investigation reports.
• Liaison with clients.
• Liaison with suppliers and external service providers.
• Interpreting client needs and making proposals to clients – verbally and written.
• Compilation of / assistance with tender submissions.
• CAD modelling and drafting as required.
• Generation of Bills of Quantities, Scopes of Works and Specifications.
• Project close-out.

Qualifications:
• BSc or BEng Mechanical Engineering. Depending on experience, a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering might be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in mechanical design such as failure mode and effect analysis, fatigue, asset life cycles, reliability engineering, TQM, materials handling equipment design, FEM, vessel & storage tank design & welding and discrete element analysis (DEM) will be beneficial. Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and concepts.
• Candidacy status at Engineering Council of South Africa is an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license with own transport is required.
• Willing to travel for work.
• Good physical health is required since the appointee will be required to undergo OHSA Medical Examinations for access to various client sites.
• CAD software proficient (AutoCAD & Inventor preferred).
• Finite Element Analysis proficient (ANSYS preferred).
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)