Design Engineer Job at Nigeria Machine Tools

Nigeria Machine Tools (NMT) was founded in 1980 to manufacture and distribute high integrity machine tools and other engineering products and spares designed to serve the project, operation and maintenance needs of a range of industries. As Nigeria’s first internationally certified producer of Oil industry standard Stud Bolts, Nuts and Flanges, NMT also produces customized castings for various industries including: construction, cement, oil and gas, manufacturing as well as for the transport industry. Included in our offerings is machining services which is ISO 9001 certified. Our surface treatment facility which comprises PTFE and powder coating as well as Hot Dip Galvanizing plants ensure products are finished to customer specifications.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Design Engineer
Job Location: Oshogbo, Osun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The main purpose of Design engineers is to perform various tasks in the design and development department including Drafting, Modeling, Creating manufacturing drawings and following up with the manufacturing process. Also the research and design of a company’s new products and systems.

Responsibilities

• Review sample drawings or instructions to understand the specifications of output.
• Product sketches from samples on-site
• Use software to create models and drawings of products
• Take accurate dimensions of products.
• Understand specifications and standards.
• Keep records of drawings and designs
• Analyse models for manufacturability, Assembly and failure.
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a design and development task.
• Use appropriate measuring tools to take measurement of samples
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office
• Ensure consistency with specifications and standards
• Maintain ISO documents and procedures.

Main Competencies 

• 5+ Years of experience as a design engineer
• Strong understanding of Engineering drawing and design process
• Ability to prepare manufacturing drawing
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
• Knowledge of the properties and use of engineering materials.
• Accurate and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in design software (Solid Works, AutoCAD and so on).
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively and have excellent communication skills.
• Good analytical and creative thinking abilities.