Design Engineer - URGENT

In brief

**Overview** This is an urgent requirement for a Design Engineer, sought by Montana Recruitment for a company based in Johannesburg. The role involves comprehensive mechanical design and drafting responsibilities. **What you will do** * Create detailed drawings in line with customer and sales requirements. * Generate General Arrangement Drawings. * Generate detailed drawings for assembly of work packages. * Complete detailed manufacturing drawings using tolerance guidelines to ensure items are manufactured correctly. * Conduct FEA analysis on designed items. * Perform reaction force calculations. * Generate Bills of Materials for all orders. * Manage drawing revisions in line with design improvements or customer changes. * Check and review drawings in line with information provided by sales/customer. * Manage the workload in the drawing office, keeping staff informed of progress if there are delays. * Stay up to date with drawing standards. * Assist suppliers with drawing related questions. * Ensure the drawing register is up to date. * Administer all paperwork in line with Company policies. * Ensure Zero Defect in all aspects of daily activities. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum of 3 years’ experience as draughtsperson in Mechanical Design. * Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher from an accredited institution. * Solidworks experience. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional with at least three years of experience as a draughtsperson in Mechanical Design, holding a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution, and proficient in Solidworks. The ideal candidate will be adept at generating various detailed drawings, conducting engineering analyses (FEA, reaction force calculations), creating Bills of Materials, and managing drawing revisions and office workload, while ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance with company policies. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/professions/interior-industrial-design/johannesburg/design-engineer-urgent-id-7595864 Source: jobmail

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• At least 3 years of experience.

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