Mechanical Design Engineer

Role & responsibilities

The main responsibilities are as follows: 

• Collaborate with portfolio and engineering departments to understand company needs and devise possible solutions. 
• Keep up to date with the latest technology trends. 
• Communicate results and ideas to key decision makers. 
• Involved in design & developing underground, surface mining equipments. 
• Optimize joint development efforts through appropriate database use and project design. 
• Creation of BOM / ECN for release of drawings for production 
• Perform design calculations for design verification 
• Develop sub-system & kit designs and make component selections 
• Perform engineering related activities like supplier interaction, field visits 
• Provide engineering support to aftermarket teams 
• Strong in Fundamental Mechanical Engineering 
• Strong in Mechanics & Design calculations 
• Creative thinker & this should lead to applying Patents for the Company  
• Proficient in material selection depending on the application, fix proper heat treatment process, GD&Ts 

Your profile

You have a university degree in Mechanical engineering / master’s in mechanical engineering or another relevant field (or equivalent) and between 3-5 years of experience into Mechanical Engineering Design and Development. You have a solid track record of designing, developing Mechanical engineering solutions. You have the needed experience with relevant we see are some of the following: 

• Ability to develop & design complete kits without expert support for selected market demands in respect to mining machines. 
• Able to lead technical discussion with customers, consultants and suppliers in easier cases. 
• Reviews and recommends improvements of working methods/manuals/instructions for aftermarket needs 
• Design and Development of key strategic offering for mining equipment’s in line with the requirement of country safety standards. 
• Describes applicable mechanical engineering and technical area and its instruments/methods/processes. 
• Reviews and recommends improvements of working methods/manuals/instructions for processes within mechanical engineering. 
• Strong project planning, resource management and delivery management skills 
• Interacts with others, also outside own team, in matters regarding mechanical engineering.   
• Expands the knowledge base within mechanical engineering. 
• Contributes to long-term strategy in mechanical engineering.  
• Drives the organization to expand the technical knowledge base within mechanical engineering area Sandvik-wide. 
• Uses computer-based tools (NX, Teamcenter, Adobe illustrator) to design or modify the design of a product. 
• Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials, and planner for offering teams 
• Produces ideas for offering team within own product area. 
• Basic knowledge of International Standards pertaining to material and design processes. 

Preferred candidate profile

Perks and benefits