Mechanical Design Engineer

Bilnor Labour; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining equipment manufacturer in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead product development efforts and optimize designs for new mining equipment. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in the mining or heavy equipment industry. Responsibilities include project management and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product success. Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (10 years) in a similar role within the mining or heavy equipment industry.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design principles, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new mining equipment and enhancements to existing products.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product designs for performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage design projects from inception to completion, including resource allocation and scheduling.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Project management skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Product Development: Lead the design and development of new mining equipment and enhancements to existing products, ensuring alignment with customer needs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Design Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Project Management: Manage design projects from inception to completion, including resource allocation, scheduling, budgeting, and milestone tracking.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, and sales to ensure seamless product development and successful product launches.
• Prototype Testing: Oversee the testing and validation of prototypes to ensure they meet design specifications and performance expectations.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and test reports.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience (10 years) in a similar role within the mining or heavy equipment industry.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and familiarity with PLM systems.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design principles, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team of engineers.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted. Thank you.