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 drive the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems, and sub-systems, from concept to production.
Key tasks include:
* Concept generation of mechanical systems – use relevant tools and techniques for generating and communicating concepts of proposed mechanical solutions to team members and stakeholders.
* Create technical specifications of end-products – produce appropriate technical specifications based upon required criteria of system/product (i.e. 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 – 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, where suitable, providing recommendations for end-product.
* Adhere to relevant safety and environmental standards of systems and sub-systems – develop products that satisfy internal company standards and meet required safety and environmental standards.
* 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 and communicate areas of risk from a mechanical standpoint – highlight development risks that have impact to technical, financial, and schedule deliveries.
* Support Post Development Engineering activities - undertake engineering updates and enhancements via engineering change notice to current products that have been released for production.
Qualifications
* Minimum: BEng/BSc in mechanical, or related, engineering discipline.
* 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 and interpersonal skills.
* Self-driven and ability to consistently deliver on time and to specification.
* Ability to work in an independent team.
Desirable skills and experience:
* 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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