Design Engineer – Marine

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Cape Town
  • Applications have closed

SFG Engineering

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Study a design brief
  • Brainstorm a collection of possible solutions.
  • Research whether a design will be feasible.  This process should assess the practicality of fabrication as well as the cost efficiency of the idea
  • Create complete 3D prototypes of the suggested design concepts.  These prototypes should incorporate different materials and fastening systems to closely resemble the final real-world manifestation.
  • Perform Finite Element Analysis to the prototype to collect data pertaining to the feasibility of the design.
  • Write reports detailing the findings from the FEA and present them to the engineering team
  • Modify designs as required and repeat the FEA/reporting process until all relevant parties are satisfied with the design proposal.
  • Get material quotes to create and submit budgets for approval.
  • Aid, as instructed, with any tasks that might arise

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Diploma/BTech/BSc in engineering, preferably mechanical.
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience relevant experience.  Preferably in the Marine industry
  • Knowledge of AutoDesk Inventor
  • Knowledge of AutoDesk AutoCAD

 

BEHAVIOURAL / ATTITUDINAL COMPETENCIES:

 

  • Strong problem solving and solution skills.
  • Demonstrates high levels of accountability and adaptability in managing projects.
  • Demonstrate sound judgement and balanced decision making.
  • Strong drive to deliver work of an exceptional standard despite time pressure and constraints
  • Analytical ability
  • Good Judgement
  • Persistence
  • Achievement and goal orientated
  • Shows initiative
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication
  • Individual leadership
  • Work as part of a team of technical specialists
  • Able to work on own