
Mechanical Designer
- Adelaide, SA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design and quote mechanical systems based on requirements from the Sales team with accuracy and timeliness
- Convert requirements into shop-floor documentation packages including complete mechanical drawings, new part numbers and BOM's which are delivered on time and according to the Grundfos Engineering Standards and Processes and Customer Specifications
- Ensure new mechanical parts are fully defined, detailed and dimensioned
- Provide engineering support for technical queries from production and sales
- Assist with the review of customer specifications with a view to defining pre-engineering activities to allow for more simple process of customer variants.
- Where required, ensure quality control of tested product through sign-off of final performance data
- Assist with project documentation including ITP's, Project Schedules and MDR's
- Involvement in the introduction of new products via engineering design and documentation
- Develop design processes that are streamlined and efficient, accurate and trace-able.
- Contribute to continuous improvement through a focus on defect elimination
- Embrace the zero-defect philosophy through all stages of engineering by implementing processes and ensuring individual accountability for quality of workmanship.
- Train new employees on Grundfos Engineering Standards and Processes
- Build on your knowledge of mechanical systems to ensure that client requirements are met.
- Any other reasonable duties as requested commensurate with the position.
- Degree in Engineering or significant practical experience (Engineering Certificate)
- Minimum 5 years' industry experience (technical)
- Working knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, etc. May be required to create P&ID's, plant layouts, jigs & fixtures, schematics, General arrangement & terminations drawings.
- Ability to work with detailed specifications and industry standards.
- Specify system components or direct selection of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
- Proficiency in the use of ERP systems, Microsoft Office including MS Excel, SAP and product sizing software.
- Ability to manage multiple, divergent priorities, and work independently with a high degree of accuracy to meet customer requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to present a positive, competent image to customers, problem solve and apply sound judgment and discretion.
- Competent in management and delivery of efficient business processes.
- Demonstrated accountability for personal and team performance.
- Superior telephone skills and strong written and verbal English language communication skills to receive and give information.
- Strong customer service focus, sense of urgency to meet or exceed customer expectations, and achieve daily commitments.
- Development opportunities in an international environment
- People- and value-focused organization culture
- Social- team and sport events
- Training opportunities