Design and develop mechanical systems especially for the water and wastewater treatment industry as well as other industries, keeping in mind the budget, timelines and other essential resources.
Perform regular tests and experiments to determine how to better improve a component
Use CAD and 3D CAD programs (E.g. Solidworks, Revit, Autodesk Inventor, etc.) to plan the mechanical design projects
Troubleshoot problems and devise solutions to resolve them
Research and keep up with the dynamic technology and trends in the mechanical design spectrum
Translate the clients briefing to components through innovative and reliable mechanical product development
Oversee the entire lifecycle of the machine design process, from planning and design to testing and implementation
Planning and analysis of the aspect of construction that involves mechanical work.
Proper installation, test running, maintenance and overall control of all activities related to mechanical equipment and facilities.
Adhere to national and local compliance regulations and standards, along with keeping in mind the ethos of the company
Manage the Quality Assurance aspects of equipment fabricated as well as procured equipment.
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Registration with ECSA.
Minimum 5 years experience working as a mechanical design engineer or machine designer
Experience working with tools such as UGNX, Creo and Teamcenter
Knowledge in dealing with engineering drawings and 3D modelling