Mechanical Project Engineer

Kontak Recruitment; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer in Boksburg to drive the design, execution and delivery of mechanical projects across South Africa and Africa. The role blends hands-on design, project engineering and on-site support, with involvement from planning through to commissioning and handover.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in rotating equipment projects, strong Autodesk Inventor skills, and a proven ability to work with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years’ experience in mechanical engineering and/or project engineering specific to rotating equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor – essential.
• Experience supporting or managing mechanical projects from design through to commissioning.
• Confident communicating directly with clients, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Experience with rotating equipment such as industrial gearboxes, turbines or blowers highly advantageous.
• Willing and able to travel nationally and across Africa for approximately four to six weeks per project.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical engineering design and the development of practical technical solutions.
• Produce and review mechanical drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Support the planning and execution of projects from inception through to installation and commissioning.
• Conduct fault-finding, technical investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Monitor project progress, technical requirements, quality standards and deadlines.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, progress updates and client feedback.
• Participate in quality assurance and ensure compliance with relevant project standards.
• Support research and development initiatives and identify opportunities for system optimisation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Represent the business professionally during site visits and project assignments across Africa.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Fault finding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer job vacancy in Boksburg.

Seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to support the design, execution and successful delivery of mechanical engineering projects across South Africa and the African continent.

This is a hands-on role combining mechanical design, project engineering, fault-finding, client engagement and on-site project support. The successful candidate will be involved in projects from initial planning and design through to installation, commissioning and final handover.

The role is suited to a committed and driven Mechanical Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing engineering environment. Experience working with industrial rotating equipment, including gearboxes, turbines and blowers, will be highly advantageous.

This is a long-term career opportunity for a technically capable Mechanical Project Engineer who values accountability, professional growth and seeing projects through from design to successful completion.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3 – 5 years’ experience as a mechanical engineering and/or project engineering specific to rotating equipment
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor – essential
• Experience supporting or managing mechanical projects from design through to commissioning
• Confident communicating directly with clients, contractors and senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis abilities
• Experience with rotating equipment such as industrial gearboxes, turbines or blowers highly advantageous
• Willing and able to travel nationally and across Africa for approximately four to six weeks per project
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with mechanical engineering design and the development of practical technical solutions
• Produce and review mechanical drawings using Autodesk Inventor
• Support the planning and execution of projects from inception through to installation and commissioning
• Conduct fault-finding, technical investigations and root-cause analysis
• Monitor project progress, technical requirements, quality standards and deadlines
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, progress updates and client feedback
• Participate in quality assurance and ensure compliance with relevant project standards
• Support research and development initiatives and identify opportunities for system optimisation
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal project teams
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Represent the business professionally during site visits and project assignments across Africa