Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Company Description

De Beers has a dynamic portfolio of internal innovation initiatives spanning new business model,
product, service and process innovations that aim to optimise the performance of the current profitable
core business and simultaneously build new business. Our competitive environment demands that we
operate differently, and in an integrated and connected manner, to enable faster transition of these
innovation initiatives through to impact by utilizing new processes, products/services and business
models.

Our integrated innovation function - De Beers Group Technology - has two broad deliverables:

• The identification, research, venturing, and deployment of new processes, connected technology products and services and new business models to unlock maximum value from innovation for De Beers
• Build on existing foundations to commercialise technologies to 3rd parties - growing profitable new revenue streams

These deliverables provide an emphasis on integration and delivery of connected technologies to
optimise the existing core business whilst advancing our continued exploration of new business models
that unlock maximum value for the De Beers Group, while also establishing and pursuing a pathway to
profitable growth and additive revenue streams.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of
whole machine or instrument design, including mechanical systems, and sub-systems, from concept to
production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept generation of machines and mechanical systems - use relevant tools and techniques for generating and communicating concepts of proposed mechanical solutions to team members and stakeholders
• Detailed design generation of machines and mechanical systems - be deeply involved in the detailed design of machines and mechanical systems by using relevant tools and techniques for generating and communicating mechanical solutions to team members and stakeholders.
• Machine and mechanical system verification - make judgements on suitable material selection, components and methods of construction. Identify weak points in designs, predict failure modes and provide solutions. Undertake design for assembly, manufacturing and serviceability reviews and make design changes where necessary
• Create technical specifications of end-products - produce appropriate technical specifications based upon required criteria of a product or system (i.e. mechanical, process, environmental, financial, safety). Specify suitable components and systems (procured or manufactured) as required
• Generate CAD models of designs, along with associated part and assembly, drawings, and assembly instructions - use 3D CAD package (such as Creo) to model parts and assemblies of mechanical systems, displaying good-practice modelling principles
• Use relevant prototyping, manufacturing methodologies, and material selection to test, build, and validate designs - build and test designs, using relevant prototyping/manufacturing techniques to validate applicability. Create and lead experiments, and where required, provide recommendations and solutions for the end-product backed-up with documented test results
• Adhere to relevant safety and environmental standards along with legislation related to the design of machinery - develop products that satisfy internal company standards and meet required safety and environmental standards. Be conversant with local, national and EC legislation related to the design of machines and their use.
• Ensure work is documented to a high-standard - document designs, experiments, user manuals, safety documentation, to a high-standard for various stakeholders (management, team members, end users, etc)
• Identify, communicate and mitigate areas of risk from a mechanical standpoint - highlight development risks that have impact to technical, financial, and schedule deliveries and develop mitigation solutions
• Support Post Development Engineering activities - undertake engineering updates and enhancements via engineering change notice to current products that have been released for production
• Support and mentor junior engineers - support the technical development of junior engineers through coaching and mentoring
• Promote and assist with the development of standards - support the development of internal standards and ways of working
• Act as technical project lead - technically lead projects where required and provide project management
• Line management - line-management duties may be a part of this role as required

Qualifications

• Minimum: BEng/BSc in mechanical, or related, engineering discipline
• Preferred : Preferred: MSc /MEng in a Mechanical engineering discipline
• Significant experience of mechanical design
• Experience of product development lifecycle (cradle to grave)
• Experience of developing complex mechanical systems for high-precision products
• Experience of integrated electro-mechanical systems, high speed mechanics and special purpose
  machinery
• Designing for compliance to global standards (i.e. safety and environmental standards)
• 3D Computer Aided Design (solid modelling, surface modelling, assemblies, drawings) in Creo or similar
• Excellent communication, technical leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent teamwork

Desirable:

• Windchill PLM or similar
• Agile Development Principles
• Pneumatic systems design
• Rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, SLA, SLS,
• etc)
• Experience in project management

Additional Information

• A great working environment
• Fantastic pension scheme
• 27 days of holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Private Healthcare
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group - we offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Employee share schemes
• Staff discount
• Flexible benefits package
• Free breakfast & lunch at onsite restaurant
• Free gym onsite

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

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