Mechanical Design Engineer

SUMMARY:
Market-leading company seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer (Projects) to be based in their Durban office.

POSITION INFO:

Preferred Qualifications and/or Experience:

• BEng – Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience  Competent in CAD software, 3D and 2D
• Experience in structural and load bearing designs
• Experience with MicroStation would be advantageous
• Experience working with point cloud scans would be advantageous
• Competent with FEA software
• Comfortable with engineering calculations without the use of FEA software                
• Drivers license

• To provide engineering and design support to project team, focusing on the heavy lift aspect of the business.
• To design lifting / pulling / jacking frames & devices to be used in the heavy lift industry.
• To produce crane and rigging studies.
• To support project management team in finding best suited solutions to rigging & lifting projects.
• To ensure work onsite is carried out as per design / plan.
• To provide engineering support to junior engineers.
• To work with management and assist with paving the way for the company’s growth within the industry.
• To ensure the highest standard of safety is achieved and maintained at all times.

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to engage with all levels in the business.
• Ability to engage with clients in all industries.
• Ability to time manage.
• Ability to manage junior engineering & design staff.
• Good problem solving.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed.