Mechanical Project Engineer – Process Optimization

Placements24

Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits
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Exposure to diverse technologies
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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for a client in Nelspruit to optimize mechanical processes, improve efficiency and implement new technologies within manufacturing facilities.

You will lead projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with production and maintenance teams while developing P&IDs, layouts and specifications to achieve measurable performance improvements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant industrial experience.
  • Strong background in process optimization and project management.
  • Proficiency with CAD and process simulation tools.
  • Knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and material handling.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze mechanical processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
  • Design mechanical solutions for process optimization and automation integration.
  • Manage projects from planning to commissioning and budget adherence.
  • Collaborate with production and maintenance to implement changes.
  • Develop technical specs, P&IDs and equipment layouts.

Skills

Process optimization
Project management
Analytical thinking
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software
Process simulation tools
Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for a client in Nelspruit to optimize mechanical processes, improve efficiency and implement new technologies within manufacturing facilities.

You will lead projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with production and maintenance teams while developing P&IDs, layouts and specifications to achieve measurable performance improvements.

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