Job Description

Position Overview:
As the Lead Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development of cutting-edge mining equipment. You will lead a talented team of Engineers, overseeing the design process from conceptualisation through to production, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability.Key Areas of Responsibility:Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of Design Engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Product Development:

• Lead the design and development of new mining equipment and enhancements to existing products, ensuring alignment with customer needs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Design Optimisation:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise product designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.

Project Management:

• Manage design projects from inception to completion, including resource allocation, scheduling, budgeting, and milestone tracking.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, and sales to ensure seamless product development and successful product launches.

Prototype Testing:

• Oversee the testing and validation of prototypes to ensure they meet design specifications and performance expectations.

Documentation:

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and test reports.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Masters degree preferred.
• Proven experience (5 years) in a similar role within the Mining or Heavy Equipment industry.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and familiarity with PLM systems.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design principles, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team of Engineers.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

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