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Design Engineer

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Company Details
Industry: Construction
Description: The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited and conduct its business across Africa as the Safal Group.Today, the Safal Group manufactures in 10 African countries and sells and markets its building solutions across the continent.
Job Description

Main purpose of the position:

  • Collaborate with sales team for scope details of new enquiries and final details of confimed jobs
  • Design Steel Framed Structures for a diverse range of applications using latest and available Technology in Structural Design & analysis.
  • Specify in the design process the appropriate materials based on structural specifications and codes of practice.
  • Liaise with detailers in the preparation of drawings for internal & external use

Key Performance Areas:

  • Meet departmental KPIs  like Material efficiency (Kg/m2 ), design efficiency (hrs/design, designs/day) & design errors (% of order) as required.
  • Meet required design timelines as agreed with the line managers to ensure customer expectations are met.
  • Collaborate with sales team for scope details of new enquiries and final details of confirmed jobs
  • Design Steel Framed Structures for a diverse range of applications using latest and available Technology in Structural Design & analysis.
  • Generate accurate bill of materials for pricing purposes.
  • Specify in the design process the appropriate materials based on structural specifications and codes of practice.
  • Generate complete design calculations/analysis reports for all confirmed jobs.
  • Liaise with detailers in the preparation of drawings for internal & external use.
  • Check details on drawings to ensure compliance with all design specifications.
  • Do random quality checks/inspection for jobs under fabrication whenever required
  • Take part in the coaching and training of the new recruits in the department to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Any other related/relevant duties as shall be assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience required:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a reputable institution.
  • Computer Literacy (MS Office)
  • Experience in the functional use of design spreadsheets and  Computer Aided Design Software e.g AutoCad, Prokon, Materseries & StaadPro.
  • 2 – 3 years of working experience in Structural Designs and related projects.

Key competencies and skills:

  • Strong oral & written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good business understanding
  • Customer Centric
  • Good work ethics
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good organization and problem-solving skills
Salary: KES Unspecified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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