Company classification: Research and Development Industry in: Engineering - Mechanical | Mechatronic Vehicle | Automotive | Aerospace | Naval - Design | Manufacture | Operate Systems Highest formal qualification and other: Honours Degree Discipline: Technology Management Years of experience range: d. 6 to 10 years (d. 6 to 10 years management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 951 000 - 1.1 mil, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: English, IsiZulu, Northern Sotho, Sepedi, Tswana, Xitsonga Gender: Male Ethnicity: African/Black Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions internationally.

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Primary purpose of current/most recent position:

Conduct structural analysis using ANSYS. Research and Design new products, Mentor Junior Engineers
Oversea the admin work in the project (Run project meetings, allocate task to team members, compile specifications)
Prepare procurement documents, Signoff reports

Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:

-Leadership
-Management skills
-Strong analytical skills
-Technical skills
-Teamwork

Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:

I am accountable, professional and responsible. I have good leadership and analytical skills. I am a team player and enjoy mentoring junior engineers. I work well under pressure and have excellent research and technical skills. I computer literate and spend time to improve on my skills using online courses.

Ideal business title:

Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer

Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:

-Manage, coordinate and conduct technical activities associated with design and manufacturing of new or existing products.
-Develop and compile specifications (design, maintenance, manufacturing and testing).
-Sign-off design reviews, design documentation and test reports.
-Manage and coordinate simulations and tests.
-Mentor engineers and technicians.
-Conduct Finite element simulations.
-Conduct engineering investigations

Skill area of competence:

-Research and Design
-Team player
-Technical logic and reasoning
-Computer literacy
-Pro-active
-Project management
-Structural analysis

Career summary:

3 year test and measurement
9 Research and Design
7 Management and mentoring
3 Technical Lead
10 Finite element analysis
9 Years Structural analysis
2 Years Prototyping
3 years Project management

What do you absolutely love doing:

Team building
Leading a project
Solving Engineering problems
Conducting Finite element analysis
Research and design
Writing reports
Reviewing work done by colleagues and mentees
Mentoring junior engineers

Ideal company (culture and values):

The company should provide a good environment for growth and support postgraduate studies. Good work should be rewarded, encourage collaboration and employees should be respected. The environment should be diversified and fair.

If you are looking for a Mechanical Engineer (Senior / Lead / Principal / Chief), then do get in touch.

Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.

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