Automotive Mechanical Project Engineer — Lead & Deliver

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based incentives

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a proactive Mechanical Project Engineer to manage and execute engineering projects from inception to completion at our Tembisa facility. You will drive on-time, on-budget delivery of new product designs, process improvements, and equipment installations while collaborating with R&D, production, and quality teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in automotive project management, with strong CAD and project-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in mechanical engineering project management, preferably automotive.
• Experience with ISO/TS 16949 is advantageous.
• Proficient in CAD and project management tools.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple mechanical engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Develop plans, timelines, and resource needs with stakeholders.
• Oversee design of mechanical systems and tooling for automotive.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for delivery.
• Perform feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.
• Prepare status reports and project reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Project management

Automotive design

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a proactive Mechanical Project Engineer to manage and execute engineering projects from inception to completion at our Tembisa facility. You will drive on-time, on-budget delivery of new product designs, process improvements, and equipment installations while collaborating with R&D, production, and quality teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in automotive project management, with strong CAD and project-management