Full job description
New turnouts & track components
Adaptation of existing designs, if required
Interface of manual operating / switching devices
Interface and adaptation of trailable self – normalizing systems
Interface of switch machines
All drawings according to paid down specifications and within defined parameters
Ensure drawings are 100% correct and ready for production
Support to sales:
Principal (basic) layouts for new projects
Estimates and cost calculations for new products
Weight and length calculations for shipping of new / existing products
Site visits for measurements for surface track and mining (underground if required)
Site visits for after sales service (fault finding)
Supervision and physical participation in installation of products on site
Assist with system design description documents
Assist to compile guideline documents (manuals)
Support to Operations:
Assist with generating new cutting programs for CNC machines
Handle enquiries relating to design of products
Fault find and evaluation for quality assurance
Generate or update Bills of Materials
Search for specifications / drawings for existing items
Reverse engineering of parts for machines.
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
years’ experience in a Mechanical Engineering environment would be an added advantage
Must be computer literate & have CAD knowledge