Job Summary
Company:
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical
Research
Category: Engineering
Location: Accra
Job status: Full-Time
Salary: GH
Education: Degree
Experience: 2 years
Job expires: 30 Jun-2022
The
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research hereby invites applications
from suitably qualified persons for the position of Mechanical Engineer.
Job Description
• The job role requires operational support for the
achievement of the objectives of the Institute.
• As a mechanical engineer, you can work across all stages of
product development, from research and design to installation and
commissioning. Your role involves the design, development and operation of
machines and systems.
Responsibilities:
• 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
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
The appointments shall normally be for six years including a
probationary period. The appointment shall be reviewed before the end of the
sixth year and may be renewed.
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
An applicant is required to submit the complete application
dossier to
the Registrar,
University of Ghana,
P. O. Box LG 25,
Legon, Accra, Ghana (Hardcopy) or
vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Soft Copy).
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.
Closing Date: 30 June 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.