Design Engineer
Posted: By:Hiring Kenya
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
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