Employer: The Key Recruitment Group Well-established and growing company, involved in the maintenance and provision of equipment to the marine and oil & gas industries, seeks to employ a graduate Mechanical Engineer at their premises near Bothasig. For the position you would be required to have: * B. Eng or B. Sc in Mechanical Engineering ESSENTIAL * 3 – 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably in heavy engineering * Excellent level of English, both written and verbal. * Sound understanding of 3D CAD packages, in particular SolidWorks * Sound understanding of FEA Software, in particular SolidWorks Simulation and/or Abaqus would be advantageous. * Sound understanding of Engineering Calculations Software, in particular Mathcad, MATLAB or similar would be advantageous. * Exposure to ASME VIII, API and Class Rules (ABS & DNV) in respect of design and manufacture would be advantageous. * Sound understanding of fabrication, boiler making/welding, precision machining. Responsibilities would include you to: * Oversee multiple projects, including your own and provide guidance. * Mentor junior mechanical engineers and technicians. * Gain a fundamental understanding of the design, operation, inspection and repair of Capital Drilling Equipment as well as all the processes and procedures, * Conduct in-house design and development, including strength calculations (from first principles) and FEA/Simulation, 3D CAD modelling and drawing using SolidWorks, manufacturing data pack generation (incl. BOM's, QCP's, Works Instructions, Manuals). * Manage design and development Projects, from inception through to delivery, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. * Giving expert technical advice to Technicians as well as coaching * Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QC policies, procedures, and specifications. * Detailed reporting and inspection report reviews; regular report and feedback to Management and the Customer on the progress of project. * Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions; draft new procedures as required. Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information