MECHANICAL ENGINEER - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER MECHANICAL CUTTING

Sandvik seeks:

Mechanical Engineer - Product Development Center Mechanical Cutting

The role

As a member of the productt engineering team, you will be responsible for a range of engineering tasks involving Sandvik Underground mining Products including aftermarket. The successful applicant will need to possess knowledge of underground coal mining processes, computer literacy, good analytical skills, a current driver’s licence and a determination for seeing a job through. This role is product focused and concentrates on providing technical and documentation support to the mechanical cutting product range.

Key performance areas

Ensure compliance with required work place health and safety legislation for OEM manufacturers.
Ensure design compliance with relevantstandards and legislative requirements for OEM manufacturers.
Coordinating, participating and follow up of risk assessment team sessions
Product design improvements and developments
Co-ordination of larger modifications with overseas based designers.
Design, drafting, concepts and layouts of modifications of mechanical components used on the equipment
Coordination of engineering changes of sub-supplier components
Investigation of failures and problems and recommend possible solutions.
Addressing safety/OH&S issues as they arise
Engineering design coordination for the overhaul of underground mining equipment.
Ensure that Engineering projects are completed in a timely and cost effective manner.
Produce detailed Engineering drawings forcomponent manufacture.
Provide input to Engineering Team oncomponent developments.
Drafting of hydraulic piping and circuit drawings.

Your profile

Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification
Degree Qualified Mechanical Engineer or suitable Mechanical Engineering .
Minimum 3-5 years relevant industry experience.
Mechanical Design drafting skills.
Knowledge of hydraulic systems and hydraulic circuit design would be an advantage.
Exposure to a production engineering environment would be well regarded.
Competent with Unigraphics Design packages
A strong willingness to learn and work in a small dedicated Engineering team.

Location

Johannesburg

Who may apply

All applicants outside South Africa must ensure that they are able to secure a work permit and permanent residence prior to applying for any advertised positions.

How to apply

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button, or access the Sandvik website www.sandvik.com/career.

Applications close: 16 November 2016

Job Reference No: 347262

If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331.

Recruiter: Thato Makoro

Sandvik is committed to representivity in the composition of its employees and the creation of job opportunities across all sectors of the South African population.

Deadline: 16 Nov
Job-ID: 347262

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