Mechanical Engineer - 12 month FTC

Company Description

Be part of our team. We are shaping the future of a global business with an innovative mindset and a fascinating product.

We are the world’s leading diamond company – a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion, and knowledge of our people.

To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and are not afraid to challenge assumptions.

In return, we provide you with a stimulating and supportive professional environment to grow and achieve your ambitions.

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer will design, develop and implement mechanical systems and sub-systems from concept to production.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Use relevant tools and techniques for generating and communicating concepts of proposed mechanical solutions to team members and stakeholders.
• Produce appropriate technical specifications based upon required criteria of system/product (ie process, environmental, financial safety). Specify suitable components and systems (procured or manufactured) as required.
• Use 3D CAD package (such as CREO) to model parts and assemblies of mechanical systems, displaying good-practice modelling principles.
• Build and test designs, using relevant prototyping/manufacturing techniques to validate applicability. Create and lead experiments, where suitable, providing recommendations for end-product.
• Develop products that satisfy internal company standards and meet required safety and environmental standards (such as ISO 18801, ISO 14001).
• Document designs, experiments, user manuals, safety documentation, to a high-standard for various stakeholders.
• Identify and communicate areas of risk from a mechanical standpoint.

Qualifications

• Minimum: BEng/BSc in mechanical, or related, engineering discipline.
• Preferred: MSc /MEng in a Mechanical engineering discipline.

Role-Specific Knowledge and experience:

• Significant experience of mechanical design.
• FEA (Finite Element Analysis) experience with CREO, preferably, or another software package.
• Willingness to assemble and test rig/prototypes in order to validate designs.
• Relevant CREO design experience.
• DEM experience would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Who we are: De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling and marketing of diamonds. Together with our joint venture partners, we operate in more than 20 countries across six continents. 

We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us. 

We build partnerships and connect with our people and their communities to make a positive contribution to the wider world. We’re constantly developing new ways to make an impact and build a beneficial legacy. We call it ‘Building Forever’ - it’s fundamental to our pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business. 

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.

Closing date: 2 February 2023

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