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Urgent! Mechanical Design Engineer Job Opening In Johannesburg – Now Hiring Rula Bulk Materials Handling (Pty) Ltd

Mechanical Design Engineer



Job description

Optimisation, Innovation and Excellence are the three words which most immediately characterise RULA Bulk Materials Handling (Pty) Ltd.

We are an intensely entrepreneurially driven organisation.

Established in South Africa since 1970 and locally owned since 2001, we have become a major player in the bulk materials handling sector for both pneumatic and mechanical solutions.

RULA Bulk Materials Handling (Pty) Ltd offers turnkey bulk materials handling solutions from concept design to commissioning and hand over.

The cornerstones of our business are Projects, Professional Services, and In-house Products.

We are a turnkey bulk materials handling project specialist.

We develop projects for our clients from concept stage through to commissioning, and beyond to operation and maintenance.

We embrace difficult challenges and strive to find solutions where others flounder.

We rely on the diverse skill-set of our people to achieve our clients’ goals.

Our in-house skills include all engineering disciplines and project resources.

Our competitive advantage lies in our wide in-house scope, meaning minimal reliance on subcontractors, quick response times, and effective feedback on our designs.

The Role

You will be responsible for :

  1. Developing of intellectual property - research and development of mechanical applications and sellable equipment that relates to bulk materials handling and the agri industry
  2. Feasibility and analytical studies and investigation of new technologies and conceptual designs
  3. Proficient in stress analysis, heat transfer, design for manufacture and material strength analysis
  4. Must be able to create drawings in Solidworks, layout and detailing
  5. Ensures that designs are fit for purpose, fully reflect the client requirements, are cost effective and efficient to manufacture
  6. Must understand manufacturing practices and ensure that the drawings are produced in such a way that the boilermaker, etc.

    understands the requirements
  7. Conducting technical evaluation of tenders and providing recommendations for designs, costing and technical descriptions
  8. Project management from concept design to implementation – total turnkey projects and responsibility
  9. Reviewing and assessing operational practices on projects and plant with the view of developing better practical solutions. As well as trouble shoot problematic operating systems and propose practical and sellable solutions
  10. Providing engineering mechanical and electronic solutions and liaising with all engineering disciplines to present a complete income-based solution that is according to the user requirements.

    Independently resolve technical issues and constraints throughout the design cycle
  11. Utlising actual mathematical and engineering calculations as well as different software packages to verify optimum designs for at least flow dynamics, discreet element modelling and strength of materials.

    The results of these verifications and validations to be delivered in a proper format that will form part of the design report.
  12. Preparation of material handling equipment documentation (equipment data sheets, specifications and scope of works) for obtaining prices and for procurement
  13. Information management of all product development processes, drawings, intellectual property and documentation
  14. Assist in component sourcing and supplier selection. Liaising with suppliers or contractors to coordinate the review of drawings and documents.
  15. Liaising with third party Engineering Consultants in the development of specialised engineering solutions and equipment design
  16. Organize personnel, suppliers and consultants to ensure timely project delivery with minimal re-work
  17. Review all documents for accuracy and completeness.
  18. Preparing progress reports and payment certificates on projects
  19. Keep in touch with developments in the bulk materials handling and agri industry
  20. Site visits, site supervision, commissioning and inspection when required
  21. Follow Company procedures


Ideal Profile

  • You have at least 5 years experience including solid experience in a similar role within Industrial and Utilities.

  • You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard
  • You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments
  • You enjoy finding creative solutions to problems

What's on Offer?

  • Great work culture
  • Opportunity within company with a solid track record of success


Required Skill Profession

Engineers



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