Mechanical Engineer needed at Rheinmetall Denel Munition

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Develop

• Develop innovative solutions for ammunition manufacturing facilities in cooperation with team members of different engineering disciplines.
• Do research and development to ensure the implementation of the latest technologies during the development processes.

Design

• Mechanical designs from the concept phase up to and including detail design and drawings for manufacturing.
• Execute design reviews.
• Plan and prepare plant layout and inputs for civil structures.
• Ensure designs comply with legal and explosives regulatory requirements.
• Take design responsibility at facility level.
• Ensure design progress is on schedule and within budget.
• Generate necessary facility and equipment documentation.

Build

• Oversee and give guidance to internal and external fabrication entities to fabricate and construct the facilities or equipment.
• Ensure conformity to specifications.
• Ensure manufactured/bought-out items adhere to quality standards.

Testing

• Plan and conduct tests and evaluations to verify the equipment and system performance.
• Investigate failures and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Ensure results are documented and configured.

Implementation

• Oversee the installation and implementation of the final product.
• Provide training/support for products/systems/equipment.

Business Support

• Compile technical proposals and costing in support of new business.
• Interact with clients in support of business development.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Qualification

• Eng – Mechanical Engineering or higher

Applicable Experience

• 3 – 5 years working experience in mechanical design related to a plant and equipment environment (experience in explosives or ammunition environment is desirable).
• SProficient in the use of SolidWorks and or similar 3D CAD.

Additional qualities or experience that will be to the benefit of the candidate

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Simulation experience in heat transfer, CFD & FEM.
• Good communication, planning and organising skills.
• Interdisciplinary skills related to engineering design.
• Highly organised and self-motivated.
• Analytical thinker with good reasoning skills.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Ability to work precisely and methodically with minimum supervision.
• Exposure to Explosive Regulations as set out in the OHS Act.
• Technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Travel requirement

• Travel domestically and internationally.