Johannesburg: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Date	2024-07-25
Job Title	Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Employer	More Information
Salary
Category	Engineering
Location	Gauteng / Johannesburg

Job Summary

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 conceptualization through to production, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability. Key Areas of Responsibilities 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 Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize 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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