Lead Design Engineer : Mechanical Design (Centurio

E And D Recruiters; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer with at least a B Eng. or B Tech in Mechanical Engineering and significant experience. This exciting opportunity involves leading a team, engaging with international clients, and the ability to work on complex design projects, primarily in the automotive sector. Candidates must be capable of 3D CAD design and be willing to travel to the USA intermittently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years mechanical design engineering experience.
• 5 years in a lead or managerial role.
• Experience in the international design of automotive equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor mechanical design engineers.
• Establish and prioritize design resource utilization with customers.
• Organize and lead design reviews.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mentoring

3D CAD

Education

B Eng. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

B Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Reference: Pta-EP-2

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer required with at least 10 years of experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a lead or managerial role.

Ability to manage Mechanical design engineers and act as a mentor.

B Eng. Degree or B Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.

3D CAD experience is essential.

The role involves working primarily with a USA client base, and candidates must be willing to travel to the USA for variable periods.

Experience in the international design of equipment in the automotive field is preferred.

Location: Centurion

Exciting career opportunity for engineers passionate about Mechanical design and first principle designs, with strong managerial skills.

This is a leadership position within the design environment.

Minimum qualification and experience: B Eng., Degree or B Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with 10-15 years of mechanical design engineering experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Team Leadership
• Interface with customers to establish and prioritize the utilization of design resources
• Delegate work to engineering personnel
• Guide design engineers on technical issues
• Manage project timelines and communicate non-compliance
• Ensure designs meet customer and engineering standards
• Organize and lead internal and external design reviews
• Lead CAD design efforts

Willingness to travel overseas for variable periods is required.

Please apply via our website or submit your CV to the provided contact. If you are not contacted within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Note: Companies may expire jobs at their discretion. Only SA citizens should apply.

Package & Remuneration details are provided by HR Services, Recruitment & Selection.