Design Office Lead for Heavy Mining Equipment

Multiform Human Development (Pty) Ltd.; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Multiform Human Development (Pty) Ltd. seeks an experienced design leader to drive mechanical design for heavy mining and mineral processing equipment. You will lead a design office, set standards, and deliver robust, manufacturable solutions across projects.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree, 8–10 years' design experience in relevant sectors, 3–5 years leading a team, and proficiency in Inventor, Vault and AutoCAD. Travel to facilities and sites will be expected.

Qualifications

• B.Eng., B.Tech. or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8-10 years' experience in mechanical design within mining, mineral processing, heavy engineering or industrial manufacturing.
• 3-5 years' experience leading a design office, engineering design team or drawing office.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities and project sites when required.
• Proficiency in heavy equipment and mineral processing equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Lead heavy fabrications and mineral processing equipment design.
• Develop plant layouts and structural detailing.
• Apply design for manufacture, assembly and maintainability principles.
• Oversee CAD standards and drawing schedules.
• Coordinate with workshops, engineers and project teams; review and approve drawings.
• Mentor designers and manage design office deliverables.
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Skills

Mechanical design

Team leadership

DFM

DFA

DFMt

Project planning

Quality control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.Eng. / B.Tech. / National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Multiform Human Development (Pty) Ltd. seeks an experienced design leader to drive mechanical design for heavy mining and mineral processing equipment. You will lead a design office, set standards, and deliver robust, manufacturable solutions across projects.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree, 8–10 years' design experience in relevant sectors, 3–5 years leading a team, and proficiency in Inventor, Vault and AutoCAD. Travel to facilities and sites will be expected.