Job Description

REPORTING TO THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 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 analysis 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 are evaluated 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 (ESSENTIAL) At least 8 years relevant mechanical engineering experience with exposure to production environment Experience in leading and supervising a small team (engineers / technicians) Preferably experience in materials handling, with simulation exposure to Discrete Element Method Preferably experience in 3D scanning Follows up, collaborative, analytic thinker, innovative, problem solver, customer focused, quality orientated, good judgement, communication, planning and organising skills Fluent technical competency in Finite Element and Discrete Element Method simulation experience Power plants (Eskom) work flow 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 (is able to complete stress analysis using FEA software) MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Must have experience managing projects. Must understand steel cost estimations and project costing Knowledge of technical ceramics and wear plate applications (added advantage) Process plant experience and equipment knowledge Materials handling knowledge and material properties Must be able to calculate drives and drive ratios Calculation of chute and hopper capacities and flow velocities Must understand hydraulic and pneumatic equipment Must be able to do basic structural designs, evaluations and strength of materials Good understanding of design drawings Understand pumps and pressures as well as pipe sizes and pressure ratings Having a knowledge of gas firing and burners would be advantageous Plant maintenance and maintenance planning People skills essential Able to lead a technical team to solve complex problems (e.g. multidisciplinary challenges) Ensure deliverables meet applicable standards Development of company specific standards

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