Mechanical Designer needed at NOV

Job Description

• NOV Energy Equipment is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our team based in Gqeberha. In this role you will support project leaders and engineers in component selection and layout design for innovative products and systems. This role involves preparing detailed drawings, analyzing design feasibility, and contributing to system development while ensuring adherence to company procedures and customer requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Project Leader, Senior Designer or Design Engineer in selection of the simpler components and the design details for inclusion in the project/product design.
• Layout and design specific areas as assigned per the Company procedures and standards.
• Design general arrangements or base systems based on customer needs and requirements.
• Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposal.
• Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layout with detailed drawings and schematics.
• Review work order and procedural manuals to determine critical content.
• Calculate figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production processes.
• Assist in systems development as required, such as drafting standards, parts list systems, computer programming.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5-years of design experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry
• Minimum 5-years of CAD experience.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T) to detail part drawings for manufacture.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in using SolidWorks/Inventor required
• Proficiency in using Creo (Pro-Engineer) is a plus  
• Proficiency in using Windchill/PDM system is a huge plus.
• Experience with Teamcenter is a huge plus.
• Understanding of the manufacturing processes. 
• Familiarity with API, ASME is a huge plus.