Mechanical Lead Engineer

Triz Engineering
Published
1 Sep 2022
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Job Type
Category
Location
South Africa

Description

Triz Engineering Solutions is looking for a Mechanical Lead Engineer to form part of the senior structure, with the ability to direct and guide design engineers on technical related aspects. He/ She should have exceptional organizational leadership skills with the capacity to fit into the DNA of our company culture that is dynamic and embraces change.

Triz Engineering (www.trizengineering.com) is a premium product engineering and development company specializing in commercial vehicle development. Our focus is on execution by delivering fast, right first-time solutions to our customers in the fields of mechanical-, electrical- and software engineering for the commercial vehicle industry. With over 20 years of experience in Class 4 through Class 8 vehicle development programs, in multiple industries and
vocations

Requirements:

  • B Eng, B.Sc or B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
  • 7 to 10 years of post-graduate engineering design experience, preferably in the automotive design
    environment
  • Be willing to travel overseas for variable periods depending on the particular needs at that time

Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership
  • Interface with customers to help establish and prioritize the utilization of design resources
  • Delegate work to assigned engineering personnel
  • Directs and guides design engineers on technical related issues
  • Manage project / task timelines to ensure that agreed milestones are reached and to communicate and plan for non-compliance in a timely manner
  • Take responsibility for the technical soundness and compliance of designs to the customer’s, and general
    engineering practices and standards
  • Organize and lead “internal” design reviews to ensure that designs that are reviewed with the customer are properly checked for soundness and compliance
  • Lead design reviews with the customer and suppliers
  • Perform CAD Design (3D Modeling, Create 2D Drawings, Maintain Bill of materials)
  • Work inside customer PDM system
  • Maintain customer product sales option matrix
  • Production Support (Custom Order Engineering Requests)
  • Administrative

Key Skills:

  • Planning & Leadership Skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent in task management
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle priority changes
  • Passionate about automotive engineering and CAD design
  • Excellent written and verbal communication (English)
  • Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Working hours:
08h00 –17h00, Monday to Friday (subject to change) with core hours and flexi time, and may require over time as per project.

Leave is based on statutory requirements

Remuneration:

We offer highly competitive remuneration package.

To apply please send a copy of your CV and a motivational letter (as part of your CV) with three contactable
references.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Job Type:

Full-time

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