Richards Bay - M&C Structures, Cabs & Composites

Product Designer In Training

(Closing: 04 December 2025)

Product Designer In Training

Applications for the following position are invited from suitably qualified interested parties. However, permanent team members will be considered in the first instance thereafter external applicants will be considered.

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the company. It is the company’s intention to promote equity (race, gender & disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.

 

 

DUTIES:

• Detailed design/improvement of components and sub-assemblies of medium complexity:
  • Defining design requirements and specifications
  • Generating and presenting design concepts and preliminary cost estimates
  • Applying a systematic approach to evaluate and compare different design options and to select the appropriate option
  • Generating and managing the generation of a design data pack (including technical specifications, design calculations, mathematical/numerical models, 3D CAD models, 2D manufacturing drawings, correspondence, bills of material, sign-off documentation and other supporting information)
  • Performing design data pack sign-off activities in accordance with sign off procedures
• Technical support to other cross functional teams and internal or external customers, including:
  • Clarifying design intent
  • Determining and indicating sensitive areas of designs
  • Assisting with root cause analysis and problem resolution processes
• Determination of system behaviour by engineering analysis and numerical simulation:
  • Development of engineering models
  • Development of numerical simulation models including idealizations & boundary conditions
  • Results post processing and interpretation
  • Durability predictions based on simulation and test results
• Creation of and participation in the execution of product verification/validation plans
  • Design of tests, including instrumentation schemes and duty cycles
  • Post processing of test data
  • Interpretation of test data

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.Tech(Mech Eng), B.Eng(Mech), B.Sc(Eng) Mech or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years applicable post graduate experience (experience in the field of product development)
• Passion for and experience in product development
• Passion for vehicle engineering

• Ability to apply engineering principles to generate practical and cost-effective solutions
• Ability to conceptualize ideas based on design philosophies and project guidelines
• Ability to manage workload and time utilization
• Ability to organize, plan and execute medium scale projects
• Good understanding of engineering change & manufacturing control processes
• Working knowledge of solid modeling using Creo CAD software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software or similar
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Valid Code EB driver's license
• Willingness to travel nationally and/or internationally if/when required

 

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Passion for and experience in vehicle engineering
• Experience in product development for the earthmoving/material handling equipment sector
• Advanced engineering analysis skills
• Experience with the following numerical techniques:
  • Linear and non-linear structural simulation
  • Multi-body dynamics/structural co-simulation
• Familiarity with weld fatigue life estimation techniques
• A relevant post-graduate qualification
• Bell specific previous work experience

 

IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD A RESPONSE TO YOUR APPLICATION WITHIN 4 WEEKS OF THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL

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