Mechanical Engineer
Castle Biz Services, Afghanistan

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We mostly receive projects from our previous clients at the same time we accept new customers with happiness, you can Contact us any time for any Project, Joint Venture, Partnerships, Branding, Publicity, Marketing, Reseller, Share Marketing, Supply or New Ideas for doing business in Afghanistan and International Community. Services ICT Solutions Design / Printing Business Consultancy Business Development Construction Management Media and Marketing Project Management Contracting Media Duties & Responsibilities A mechanical engineer may work in a wide range of industries, most particularly in the manufacturing and production sector. He may handle the functionalities and developments of machines like air conditioners, machine tools, car engines, refrigerators, escalators, and other advanced devices. He may work on nearly any type of device which has mechanical and electronic aspects. Mechanical engineers participate in the development and design of devices. A mechanical engineer has to develop blueprints, technical graphs, concept reports, and other documents of the machines to be manufactured. He may use computer-assisted design software to make drafts and fundamental concepts of the products to be worked on. He has to develop functional and practical theories of products and carry out the testing. He has to resolve any product issues with the production department and suppliers. A mechanical engineer may even suggest some modifications to the products to get rid of system malfunctions. He may even be required to reinvent the current product line of the company. He has to make sure that the machine is set to the optimal standards of customer satisfaction. A common task that he has to do in any project is supervision of technicians and production workers. Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports. Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information. Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications. Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles. Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew. Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software. Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications. Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems. Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification. Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs. Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents. Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists and other engineers, and design of evaluation programs. Solicit new business and provide technical customer service. Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition. Study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made. Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects. Apply engineering principles and practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, waste management, and biomedical engineering. Design test control apparatus and equipment and develop procedures for testing products. Responsible for the electromechanical design and documentation of CTLM systems. - Contribute to product planning in areas of expertise. - Ensure all design models, drawings and bills of material are completed per requirements. - Write and perform verification and validation testing of new designs. - Support manufacturing and service during the lifespan of the product. - Communicate with & support management in a timely manner. - Ensure all IDSI quality policies and procedures are followed.

Qualifications - Master or University degree relevant to the position. - Overall 3-15 years' experience. - Technical and Designing skills. Languages - Dari, Pashto and English Desirable Qualifications - Strong organizational and analytical skills. - Excellent written and oral communications skills. - Excellent communication in English required. - Experience in designing, implementing and advising on large corporate networks; - The ability to communicate, negotiate, analyze, elaborate and present reports and statements Skills The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills: Supervisory skills - team building - accounting and bookkeeping skills - analytical and problem solving skills - decision making skills - effective verbal and listening communications skills - effective written communications skills - ability to communicate effectively in English - Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word processing programs at a highly proficient level - stress management skills - time management skills Personal Attributes The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes: - be honest and trustworthy - be respectful - possess cultural awareness and sensitivity - be flexible - demonstrate sound work ethics Flexibilities - Able to travel other locations when/as needed. Contacts - Internal - CASTLE teams and staff and every department head - External - Staff in donor organizations and clients Duration of the assignment. Subject to the technical capabilities with 3 months probationary period. Submission Guideline Additional Information The role requires The use of CASTLE equipment continuously on most days. Therefore also require sitting in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time frequent concentration where the work pattern in unpredictable General Conditions Terms and Conditions of Service The post is subject to the CASTLE Terms and Conditions of Service and CASTLE 's Employment Policies. Flexibility This job description is not intended to replicate every activity/task that the post-holder may undertake. It is written in broad terms, which capture the broad levels/ranges of competency and responsibility required within the job. The post-holder may, with their agreement- which should not unreasonably be withheld - be required to undertake other duties which fall within the banding of the post, to meet the needs of this new and developing organization. Information Security and Confidentiality During the course of your employment you may have access to, see or hear information of a confidential nature and you are required not to disclose such information, particularly relating to DONORS or staff. All personal identifiable information must be held in the strictest confidence and should be disclosed only to authorized people in accordance with CASTLE confidentiality Guidelines and the Data Protection Act unless explicit written consent has been given by the person identified, or where information sharing protocols exist. The unauthorized use or disclosure of donors or other personal information is regarded as gross misconduct and will be subject to the CASTLE 's Disciplinary Procedure and in the case of computerized information could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection act. Public Interest Disclosure The CASTLE 's whistleblowing Policy should be followed. Risk Management Staffs at all levels have a responsibility for ensuring that risks are managed at work group and local level. This process will include the assessment and effective control of all acceptable risk situations. As an employee you will be expected to maintain a high level of awareness and assist in the process of reporting incidents, assessing risks and reporting unsafe occurrences and co-operate with any investigation undertaken. Employees will be required to adhere to all CASTLE policies and procedures and attend statutory and mandatory training. No Smoking Policy All employees must observe the CASTLE 's No Smoking Policy which operates in all its premises. Equal Opportunities Policy The CASTLE is committed to equal opportunities in employment. Each employee has a responsibility to ensure they promote equality of opportunity for all. This includes how they respond to colleagues, donors/service users and relatives. Standards of Business Conduct and Conflict of Interest The CASTLE Code of Conduct and Standards of Business Conduct for CASTLE staff require all employees to declare all situations where you or a close relative or associate has a controlling interest in a business (such as a private company, public organization or other CASTLE or voluntary organization) or in any activity which may compete for any CASTLE contracts to supply goods or services to the CASTLE . As an employee you are required to make yourself aware of and adhere to the CASTLE 's Governance Policies such as Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. Management All employees have a responsibility to participate in regular performance and management reviews with their manager to identify performance standards for the post. As part of the appraisal process there is a joint manager/staff responsibility to identify learning and management needs to meet the performance standards required of the post holder. WORKING CONDITIONS (The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one's senses and mental demands.) Physical Demands (The nature of physical effort leading to physical fatigue) The Employee will have to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain. The Employee may also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time. . Environmental Conditions (The nature of adverse environmental conditions affecting the incumbent) The Employee may have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of residents, clients and contractors. The Finance Officer may find the environment to be busy, noisy and will need excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks. Sensory Demands (The nature of demands on the incumbent's senses) Sensory demands include use of the computer, which may cause eyestrain and occasional headaches. The office may be noisy and busy making it difficult for the Employee to concentrate. Mental Demands (Conditions that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue) Significant stress is caused by the need to discontinue services to residents when necessary. The Employee will have to manage a number of requests and situations at one time. Stress may be caused by the need to complete tasks within tight deadlines.