Lead Mechanical Engineer – Strategic, High-Impact

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus structure

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer employer

Professional development and training

Strategic project involvement

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a seasoned Lead Mechanical Engineer to steer a team of engineers and designers. You will guide technical direction for complex mechanical projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry best practices.

The role emphasizes design leadership, project planning, and continuous improvement, focusing on innovation, reliability, and high-quality deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with leadership roles.
• Expertise in complex system design, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Strong CAD and FEA software knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of mechanical engineers and designers.
• Oversee design, development, and implementation of complex mechanical systems.
• Develop project strategies, roadmaps, and resource plans with management.
• Ensure quality, reliability, and performance of deliverables.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, and documentation.
• Stay abreast of technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentorship

Communication

Problem solving

Technical strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a seasoned Lead Mechanical Engineer to steer a team of engineers and designers. You will guide technical direction for complex mechanical projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry best practices.

The role emphasizes design leadership, project planning, and continuous improvement, focusing on innovation, reliability, and high-quality deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.