Mechanical Design Engineer – Process Plant Equipment

C3 Resource Investments (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 3,200,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

C3 Resource Investments (Pty) Ltd in Centurion seeks an Engineering Manager – Mechanical (15+ years) to lead the Mechanical Engineering Department and drive complex process-plant projects from conception to delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, broad expertise in pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping and equipment, and a proven track record in EPCM environments, with a focus on quality, safety and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng) is required.
• 15+ years in mechanical engineering, preferably in process plant or EPCM environments.
• Proven experience in engineering management, technical leadership and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping and mechanical process equipment.
• Familiarity with ASME, EN and SANS codes and standards.
• ECSA Pr Eng registration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Mechanical Engineering Department, including engineers, designers and draughtsmen.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across multiple projects.
• Oversee design and engineering of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems and equipment.
• Ensure deliverables meet technical, quality, budget and schedule requirements.
• Establish and maintain standards, procedures and QA practices.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, project managers, clients and suppliers.
• Manage resources, workloads and staff development.
• Contribute strategic input into engineering capabilities and growth.

Skills

Engineering management

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Client engagement

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASME codes

EN standards

SANS standards

Job description

About the Role

An excellent opportunity exists for a highly experienced Engineering Manager – Mechanical (15+ years) to lead the Mechanical Engineering Department and oversee the successful delivery of complex engineering projects.

This senior leadership position combines technical engineering expertise, departmental management, project oversight and the development of engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in process plant engineering, particularly pressure vessels, heat exchangers and associated mechanical equipment, together with proven engineering management and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Mechanical Engineering Department, including engineers, designers and draughtsmen.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across multiple engineering projects.
• Oversee the design and engineering of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems and process plant equipment.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet technical, quality, budget and project schedule requirements.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, design procedures and quality assurance practices.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, project managers, clients and suppliers.
• Manage departmental resources, workloads, technical performance and staff development.
• Provide strategic input into engineering capabilities, operational improvements and business growth.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within process plant or EPCM environments.
• Proven experience in engineering management, technical leadership and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Strong technical background in pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems and mechanical process equipment.
• Sound knowledge of relevant international engineering codes and standards, including ASME, EN and SANS.
• Experience managing engineering teams, departmental resources, budgets and project deliverables.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and client engagement skills.
• ECSA Professional Registration (Pr Eng) highly advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take on a senior engineering leadership role within an established international engineering consultancy, managing technically challenging projects while shaping the development and performance of a specialist Mechanical Engineering Department.

If you are an accomplished Mechanical Engineer with proven management experience and a strong background in process plant engineering, we would welcome your application.