Mechanical Engineer
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd in Potchefstroom
Hiv. szám: ZA00414
Schedule type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent Position
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Develop
- Develop innovative solutions for ammunition manufacturing facilities in cooperation with team members of different engineering disciplines.
- Do research and development to ensure the implementation of the latest technologies during the development processes.
- Design
- Mechanical designs from the concept phase up to and including detail design and drawings for manufacturing.
- Execute design reviews.
- Plan and prepare plant layout and inputs for civil structures.
- Ensure designs comply with legal and explosives regulatory requirements.
- Take design responsibility at facility level.
- Ensure design progress is on schedule and within budget.
- Generate necessary facility and equipment documentation.
- Build
- Oversee and give guidance to internal and external fabrication entities to fabricate and construct the facilities or equipment.
- Ensure conformity to specifications.
- Ensure manufactured/bought-out items adhere to quality standards.
- Testing
- Plan and conduct tests and evaluations to verify the equipment and system performance.
- Investigate failures and ensure corrective action is taken.
- Ensure results are documented and configured.
- Implementation
- Oversee the installation and implementation of the final product.
- Provide training/support for products/systems/equipment.
- Business Support
- Compile technical proposals and costing in support of new business.
- Interact with clients in support of business development.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
- Qualification
- Eng – Mechanical Engineering or higher
- Applicable Experience
- 3 – 5 years working experience in mechanical design related to a plant and equipment environment (experience in explosives or ammunition environment is desirable).
- SProficient in the use of SolidWorks and or similar 3D CAD.
- Additional qualities or experience that will be to the benefit of the candidate
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Simulation experience in heat transfer, CFD & FEM.
- Good communication, planning and organising skills.
- Interdisciplinary skills related to engineering design.
- Highly organised and self-motivated.
- Analytical thinker with good reasoning skills.
- Ability to interact with people at all levels.
- Ability to work precisely and methodically with minimum supervision.
- Exposure to Explosive Regulations as set out in the OHS Act.
- Technical writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Travel requirement
- Travel domestically and internationally.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
- Medical Schemes
- Job security and stable employer background
- Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
- Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
- Genuine career development and progress opportunities
- Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
- Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
- Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
- Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
- Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events