Lead Mechanical Engineer

Communicate Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide technical support for aftermarket products and services and to engineer mining equipment solutions.

The role covers verifying specifications, reviewing drawings, and driving continuous improvement while coordinating with Sales. A BSc/BEng/BTech in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in mining are required; professional registration is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years mining industry experience
• Bulk materials handling and mineral processing equipment expertise
• Business acumen
• Managing teams
• Professional registration advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for all aftermarket products and services
• Engineering support for mining equipment
• Verify technical specifications
• Review manufacturing drawings
• Work closely with Sales Department
• Adhere to OEM standards
• Perform root cause analysis and failure investigations
• Oversee field service teams
• Continuous improvement on equipment

Skills

Mining industry experience

Bulk materials handling

Team management

Business acumen

Professional registration advantageous

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

• Provide technical support for all aftermarket products and services
• Engineering support for mining equipment
• Verify technical specifications
• Review manufacturing drawings
• Work closely with Sales Department
• Adhere to OEM standards
• Perform root cause analysis and failure investigations
• Oversee field service teams
• Continuous improvement on equipment

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 10 years minimum experience in the Mining industry, processing equipment
• Skilled in Bulk materials handling and mineral processing equipment essential
• Business acumen
• Managing teams
• Professionally registered highly advantageous

Qualification:

• BSc, BEng or BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.