JOB PURPOSE
Designs and reviews mechanical products and systems by developing and testing specifications and methods.
JOB FUNCTION
Projects are defined and are completed within agreed time frames and customer satisfaction of end result of projects is measured
Opportunities for improving ceramics and wear plate applications methods and ergonomics are identified and submitted to the Product Divisions for implementation
New Product design is completed as per customer request or approved innovation and formal report details results
Material selection and specification is analysed, tested and compared to other materials and report is produced for approval or decline
Material standards and specifications are compiled, made available and maintained. Failure analyses are completed in time and reported on
All project-related documentation i.e., correspondence, meeting minutes, contracts, purchase orders, reports, quality-related documentation etc. are identified and stored per project (hard copies and/or electronically) as per departmental standards
Technical Specifications, Markings and Drawings are maintained as per departmental procedure
Evaluate equipment and production methods in order to improve safety.
Plan plant maintenance. Site-related safety issues are noted and dealt with or escalated to relevant parties
QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS
BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineering Degree
At least 5 years relevant mechanical engineering experience
Fluent technical competency in Finite Element and Discrete Element Method simulation experience
Power plants (Eskom) workflow exposure would be an added advantage
3D technology is utilised for the prototyping of products by utilising the Roamer arm and 3D printing
Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and ANSYS FEA or CFD (can complete stress analysis using FEA software)