Senior Mechanical Project Engineer — Lead Major Projects

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Relocation assistance

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical) to lead major projects from inception to completion in Welkom, South Africa. The role requires strong leadership, deep mechanical engineering knowledge, and proven program management skills to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with top-quality results.

The candidate will oversee design reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder coordination, driving innovation and efficiency across large-scale industrial

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience in project engineering and management.
• Proven track record of managing complex, large-scale mechanical projects.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and finalization of mechanical projects within deadlines and budget.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Manage project teams with clear communication and coordination.
• Oversee design reviews, risk assessments, and quality control.
• Monitor progress and mitigate risks to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mechanical engineering

MS Project

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical) to lead major projects from inception to completion in Welkom, South Africa. The role requires strong leadership, deep mechanical engineering knowledge, and proven program management skills to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with top-quality results.

The candidate will oversee design reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder coordination, driving innovation and efficiency across large-scale industrial