Duties:

• Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products
• Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation of mechanical components of new designs
• Generate working prototypes for beta testing and customer demonstration
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors
• Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process
• Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget
• Improve production processes, and planning and supervising the installation of machinery and parts in line with design plans and timescales
• Develop and test prototypes of devices they design
• Design or redesign mechanical and thermal devices using analysis and computer-aided design to create technical plans
• Analyse the test results and change the design as needed to meet specification
• Applying mathematical and materials science principles to design and implement cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety and reliability
• Oversee the manufacturing process for any product developed
• Analyse, discuss and solve complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
• Liaising with suppliers
• Surveying systems and machines.
• Producing technical documents.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Candidate must possess a relevant Bachelor’s & Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or in a related field
• Licensed to practice as a mechanical Engineer in Ghana
• Have a minimum of two years experience working in engineering, and project management role
• Firm grasp of engineering concepts, and experience designing mechanical systems and products
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.
• Excellent math skills: ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability
• Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAM) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAE)
• Excellent prioritization and project development skills
• Strong creativity and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge effectively and clearly
• Must be self-motivated and a great team worker

Apply through this email:   vacancies@ug.edu.gh

NB: 

The application pack should contain the following: · Completed application form for Senior Administrative and Professional Staff Application: (UAB Form 1B) to be downloaded from the University’s website www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd

• a cover letter expressing interest,
• a detailed curriculum vitae
• copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.