Senior Engineer

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a technically knowledgeable leader to deliver routine maintenance and repair services across all departments and to lead the Engineering Team.

Responsibilities include project management, quality control, hands-on operations, overseeing mechanical design and drawings, maintenance planning, and liaison with service providers. The role requires extensive machinery experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BSc/B.Eng./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5-10 years' experience in maintenance or production environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Competency in CAD and engineering drawing.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance or manufacturing environment.
• Proven project management and leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and electrical control systems advantageous.
• Proficient with CMMS and Computer literacy (MS Word/Excel).
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine maintenance and repair services across all departments.
• Lead and manage the engineering team and projects.
• Oversee mechanical design and layout, and production drawings/BOMs.
• Drive preventative and predictive maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure quality assurance on mechanical work and document tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Maintenance engineering

CAD

Electrical control systems

Hydraulic design

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

BSc/B.Eng./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Position Requirements

The Group currently has a vacancy for a technically knowledgeable and engineering solutions-driven individual to provide effective routine maintenance and repair services across all departments within the SA Metal Group and Provide leadership and management of the engineers in the Engineering Team. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Project management
• Engineering quality control
• Involvement in the operational aspects of the business (being hands-on)
• Overseeing mechanical design and layout work
• Overseeing the production of drawings for manufacturing
• Overseeing routine and planned maintenance
• Liaising with various service providers
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and facilitating repairs
• Ensuring efficiency and highest possible production level
• Detailed design of industrial machines, sub-components, sheet metal design, weldments & large scale assemblies
• Generate detailed drawings and BOM’s
• Prepare manufacturing and assembly instructions
• Extensive experience with industrial machinery and structural design
• Ensuring all inspection and preventative maintenance tasks are documented and scheduled on the group CMMS
• Liaise with other departments about failures and potential solutions
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance
• Undertake quality assurance on mechanical work executed
• Compile reports on failures and tasks

Job Description

The Group currently has a vacancy for a technically knowledgeable and engineering solutions-driven individual to provide effective routine maintenance and repair services across all departments within the SA Metal Group and Provide leadership and management of the engineers in the Engineering Team. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Project management
• Engineering quality control
• Involvement in the operational aspects of the business (being hands-on)
• Overseeing mechanical design and layout work
• Overseeing the production of drawings for manufacturing
• Overseeing routine and planned maintenance
• Liaising with various service providers
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and facilitating repairs
• Ensuring efficiency and highest possible production level
• Detailed design of industrial machines, sub-components, sheet metal design, weldments & large scale assemblies
• Generate detailed drawings and BOM’s
• Prepare manufacturing and assembly instructions
• Extensive experience with industrial machinery and structural design
• Ensuring all inspection and preventative maintenance tasks are documented and scheduled on the group CMMS
• Liaise with other departments about failures and potential solutions
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance
• Drive continuous improvement
• Undertake quality assurance on mechanical work executed
• Compile reports on failures and tasks

Qualifying Experience

• BSc/B.Eng./B„Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 - 10 years' experience in the maintenance or production environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Competency in computer-aided engineering design and drawing
• Hands - on working experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment
• Proven project management experience
• Proven leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in hydraulic system design and maintenance advantageous
• Experience in electrical control systems advantageous
• Proven leadership experience
• Must be fully Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Must have Strong proven administrative skills
• Experience working with an Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
• Being self-motivated and results-driven
• Being disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks
• Being able to work both independently and in a team
• Good time management skills
• High work standards
• Being organised
• Logical and detail orientated methodologies
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Conflict resolution capabilities