Lead Engineer

Royal IHC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to manage and coach a team, develop engineering solutions, and oversee project design processes. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, along with 8-10 years of experience in a relevant field. This role offers a full-time contract with competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangement

Qualifications

• 8-10 years technical experience as Lead Engineer.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• In-depth knowledge of design codes in marine environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Develop and maintain engineering solutions for projects.
• Oversee calculations and design processes for projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Design experience

Project management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

B. Tech / B. Sc / B. Eng degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Computer Aided Design software

MS Project

Word

Excel

Job description

The role:

IHC South Africa is currently seeking to secure the services of a Lead Mechanical Engineer in our Cape Town office.

The Lead Engineer’s primary responsibility is to analyze, design, develop and maintain engineering solutions for IHC products, technologies, production processes, installation and equipment, as well as functionally leading and coordinating a team of Engineers, Technicians and other technical personnel in the preparation and realization of project deliverables, in accordance with customer requirements, legislation & regulations, IHC engineering standards, technical and operations guidelines, in order to contribute to efficient production and to maximize the reliability, quality, safety, sustainability and efficiency of installations and equipment at optimum cost levels.

We offer:

IHC South Africa offers you a challenging full-time, permanent contract, with a flexible working arrangement and a competitive market related remuneration where technology is placed at the forefront of todays possibilities. You will work in an organisation that is developing at full speed, where your qualities and talents are valued, and where you will have every opportunity to develop further.

You will be responsible for:

• Manage and coach less experienced engineers, technicians and other technical personnel;
• Carry out and/or oversee the development of technical documentation as required;
• Carry out and/or oversee calculations and/or finite element analysis;
• Carry out and/or oversee the concept identification, development and trade-off process;
• Carry out and/or oversee the design and modelling activities;
• Carry out and/or oversee the detail design process;
• Ensure quality of the design, fit for purpose and to the expected safety standards through the design review process;
• Manage project design team and give input and provide feedback/support where necessary;
• Take responsibility for all technical aspects relating to a particular project, in support of and reporting to the assigned Project Manager;
• Provide input to and assist the Project Engineering Manager in the development of engineering procedures and specifications and ensure adherence to these policies, procedures and standards;
• Provide input to and assist the Project Engineering Manager in the development of the operational department year plan;
• Develop and maintain up-to-date records of engineering reference material; and
• Manage the installation and commissioning phases of the project to ensure takeover and handover.

Hard requirements:

• B. Tech / B. Sc / B. Eng degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering;
• 8-10 years technical experience as Lead Engineer.

Qualifications & Competencies:

To be eligible for this role, you must have/be/be able to:

• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA;
• Knowledge base and experience within the Mining, Oil and Gas, Mineral Processing or Heavy Engineering sectors;
• Is Customer and OSBIT (on specification, within budget and in time) focused;
• Specialist knowledge in a number of areas;
• Sufficient cross- disciplinary knowledge to allow to lead subsystem discussions and assess competing solutions;
• In depth knowledge & experience in using design codes (DNV, Lloyds & ABS) in the marine environment required;
• Attention to detail and a commitment to technical excellence;
• Strong problem-solving ability;
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills;
• Good organisational skills;
• Ability to provide technical leadership & line management for a small to medium team;
• Self-motivated;
• Ability to perform under pressure;
• Disciplined – work with limited supervision;
• Capacity for planning and to delegate appropriately;
• Capacity to evaluate work practices, implement systems and suggest alternatives/refinements where necessary;
• Willingness to work demanding schedule and after hours in order for all projects in the department to meet OSBIT;
• Willingness to travel;
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, MS Project);
• Computer Aided Design literate (3D Modelling).

Our offer:

Royal IHC offers you a challenging job within a successful and dynamic company with a reputation for being a worldwide leader in technological innovation. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

About IHC:

Royal IHC (IHC) is the global market leader in the construction of specialized ships for wet mining and dredging activities, and an important player in the field of complex custom-built offshore ships. However, we do not stop there. For every ship, we also develop advanced equipment that is integrated seamlessly. In addition, we offer life-cycle support to our customers, which is available worldwide and for the lifetime of our products. If you look at our customer base, you will find prominent dredging companies, oil and gas conglomerates, offshore contractors and national governments. With offices worldwide, IHC has an international orientation. Today we have 3,000 colleagues working in various locations across The Netherlands and overseas.

Interested?

Are you interested in the position and do you recognise yourself in the job description? Please respond directly. For more information about Royal IHC, the vacancy and the application process, please visit www.royalihc.com or call the Recruitment department on [phone].

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