Job Description GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: The R&D Engineer is responsible for the planning, organization and directing of projects from concept through the design, prototype, manufacturing, and commissioning stages. They are also responsible for ensuring that work meets established internal quality standards as well as customer specifications. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES: • The development and optimization of equipment. • Analysis of design and mechanical systems of current machines and use benchmarking to develop quality and efficiency. • Development of high standard manufacturing drawings in accordance with standards to accompany work instructions. • Production of detailed written work instructions for the manufacture and installations of products. • Creating and maintaining 3D Model and 2D drawings of products for presentation, manufacture, marketing, and aftermarket. • Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems to make recommendations for corrective action and implements. • Prototype R&D work to include testing/fitting of any new parts on local machines. This is to include the trial of a new supplier’s parts in conjunction with Sourcing and Quality. • Actively participate in the continuous Quality improvement process, and lean manufacturing strategies. • Undertaking improvement projects. • Evaluate new materials, manufacturing techniques and processes. • Complete any special projects as required. May be assigned to other areas of Operations, based on business or customer requirements. • Project scheduling and resource management. • Planning, budgeting, and reporting on projects. • Make presentations on project status, present monthly and annual reports to senior management. • Represent the company at Trade Events, shows, and dealer events. • Report all accidents, incidents or near misses to the Supervisor. • Observe all legislated H&S regulations as well as established workplace safety procedures. • Cooperate with the Joint Health & Safety Committee in any Safety Program Review. • Complete any special projects as required. May be assigned to other areas of Operations, based on business or customer requirements. • Works in compliance with all Administrative, Health & Safety policies and procedures as per legislative requirements and as outlined in Company policies. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: The successful applicant will be educated to degree standard or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline with 5 years plus experience in a related industry. Crushing & Screening experience is preferable. • Must be proficient in MS Office (including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Previous 3D CAD experience is essential, preferably using Pro-Engineer or Creo. • 2D AutoCAD experience advantageous. • Outstanding communication required with excellent written and verbal skills. • Proven attention to detail and a strong team player with proven experience of working collaboratively with a range of departments. • Experience in hydraulic and electrical system design and fault diagnosis. • Experience of computational & theoretical stress analysis desirable. • Problem solving and time management skills required. • Self-motivated and organized.