Mechanical Design Engineer

Exciting career opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer within a manufacturing company, to execute mechanical designs for small and medium transformers

• Higher National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the transformer industry
• Knowledge of mechanical design calculations / simulations
• Knowledge transformer manufacturing and its associated processes
• Ability to work with standard and customized design software
• Experience with AutoCAD and Solid Works Software advantageous
• Syspro knowledge and or other ERP systems like SAP
• Proficient on (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license

• Analyse, Interpret and maintain complex databases
• Execute mechanical design calculations (technical, parts, materials, etc)
• Execute mechanical designs for transformer active-parts and tanks
• Review designs of Peers and release engineering documentation for production
• Assist various departments (Sales, Proposals, Contracts, PCP, etc) with technical queries
• Analyse & interpret Customer specifications, schedules, special requirements, etc
• Analyse national and international technical standards, conduct research, etc.
• Train & support Junior Design Engineers (design, software, processes, etc)
• Participate in quality control / assurance activities (inspections, etc.) as required
• Assist in preparing, updating and reviewing technical standards