Job Description
The key purpose for this role is to lead the successful execution of parts design & production in the Gateway ZEC center, through the management of the necessary processes, quality parameters, resources & equipment.
Key Outputs and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring product designs meet required safety standards.
- Establish & maintain high standards of safety & 5s in a workshop environment.
- Measure & Scan existing parts & components to produce concept designs.
- Present rough/concept design drafts for client approval.
- Generate Solid and Surface CAD models using AutoCAD Inventor software.
- Finalize AutoCAD models, produce drawings & G-code for the manufacture of working parts.
- Present various design perspectives for manufacturing improvements & adaptations.
- Participate in Root cause and component failure analysis.
- Experience in improving workshop asset effectiveness.
- Enable rapid prototyping through 3D Scanning and Printing.
- Implement proper workflow systems to streamline production output.
- Proven capability of implementing high density work-holding techniques.
- Prepare and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling & turning.
- Lead & supervise workshop personnel to achieve performance targets/KPI’s.
- Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements.
- Drive cost savings initiatives in a workshop environment by reducing waste & prolonging tool life.
- Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality.
Minimum Requirements:
- Suitable Qualification in Mechanical Engineering Design
- A minimum of 5 Years design & fabrication experience.
- Prior Engineering workshop experience, operating CNC machinery.
- Experience in using CAD/CAM software, Autodesk Inventor preferred
- A superior performance track record
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage complex projects of a significant number
- High level of resilience and ability to operate in a high-pressure environment