Post Development Engineer - Mechanical

Post Development Engineer - Mechanical

Overview

Company Description: We are the world’s leading diamond company – a unique, luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. As we embark on a journey to accelerate the transformation of our business into one that is better positioned to realise the opportunities ahead of us, we welcome and encourage diverse perspectives from those individuals who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. We’ll provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions and – working together – you’ll help us realise our own ambition to be the pioneer of a new diamond world.

Job Description:

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the capture, triage, and resolution of all Post‑Development Engineering issues across the De Beers Mid‑Stream and Diamond Verification Instruments (DVI) disciplines. The role ensures that engineering challenges are addressed promptly and effectively, while maintaining full compliance with the De Beers Life Cycle Management (LCM) or Change Process framework. In addition, the role contributes to a portfolio of small‑ to medium‑scale ‘cradle to grave’ projects within De Beers Science and Technology, supporting the development and delivery of innovative solutions from initial concept through to final implementation.

KEY WORK OUTPUTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure full adherence to the internal De Beers Life Cycle Management (LCM) or Change Process framework in the execution of all PR‑related activities.
• Report directly to TPM (Technical Programme Manager) and participate in regular 1:1 check‑ins. Review workload status, priorities, and challenges as part of a structured, recurring schedule.
• Monitor and triage all PRs (Problem Reports) arising from obsolescence, production, supply‑chain, and quality‑related issues.
• Execute the required engineering actions to resolve business critical PR’s, ensuring that Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are fully evaluated, incorporated, and applied throughout the solution.
• Update all relevant technical specifications, documentation, and BOMs to align with and support the engineering solutions developed for PRs.
• Generate and update CAD models, along with associated part, assembly, and drawings using CREO in conjunction with Windchill to resolve engineering challenges, applying best‑practice modelling techniques and geometric tolerancing (GEO TOL) principles across top‑level assemblies, sub‑assemblies, and individual components.
• Produce clear, accurate, and compliant engineering drawings in accordance with ISO128, BS888.
• Adhere to relevant safety and environmental standards of systems and sub-systems – develop products that satisfy internal company standards and meet required safety and environmental standards (such as ISO 18801, ISO 14001).
• Use relevant prototyping, manufacturing methodologies, and material selection to test, build, and validate designs – build and test designs, using relevant prototyping/manufacturing techniques to validate applicability.
• Create and lead experiments, where suitable, providing recommendations for end-products.
• Work within a dynamic cross functional environment and closely with the Production & Tech Support team during implementation changes, and collaborate with electronics, software, research, and Machine Learning (ML) colleagues to ensure seamless integration of solutions into the overall technology and processes.

Qualifications:

Minimum: BEng/BSc in mechanical, or related, engineering discipline Preferred: MSc /MEng in a Mechanical engineering discipline Essential:

• 3D Computer Aided Design (solid modelling, surfacemodelling, assemblies, drawings) in Creo or similar.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical design.
• Experience of product development lifecycle (cradle to grave).
• Experience in precision engineering, Machine Tools, GEO Tolerancing, DFM, DFA.
• Experience of developing complex mechanical systems for high-precision products.
• Experience of developing scientific measurement equipment.
• Designing for compliance to global standards (i.e. safety and environmental standards).

Desirable:

• Windchill PLM or similar
• Pneumatic systems design
• Rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, SLA, SLS, etc)

Additional information:

Who we are: De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.

Safety: Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity: We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Referrals

Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Scheme. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications. This listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.

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