Mining Engineering Manager (Comminution - FEA)

Recruitment Web South Africa; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Mining Engineering Manager in Kempton Park to lead the design and development of crushing equipment. The ideal candidate will have a BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering, with 8-10 years of engineering experience, particularly in the mining industry. Responsibilities include managing a team and collaborating with multiple departments. The role requires strong technical skills, leadership experience, and a valid driver's license for site visits.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of engineering experience, focusing on mechanical or structural design.
• 3-5 years in a senior design or lead engineering capacity.
• Experience in equipment design and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, interface with clients, and manage project timelines and costs.
• Proven exp the mining industry, preferably with crushing, processing, or materials handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of crushing equipment.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and drafters.
• Collaborate with various departments for project success.
• Engineering Standards and Compliance - Establish and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and design guidelines.
• Support Manufacturing and Quality - Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design-for-manufacturing (DFM) issues.
• Budgeting and Cost Control - Develop and manage the engineering department budget.

Skills

Engineering design

Leadership

Project management

Technical background

3D modeling

Finite Element Analysis

Education

BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

3D modelling

Drafting

FEA

Document management systems

Job description

Mining Engineering Manager (Comminution - FEA), Kempton Park, Rneg + Ben

• BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering
• 8-10 years of engineering exp (mechanical or structural design)
• 3–5 years in senior design or lead engineering capacity
• Experience in equipment design, manufacturing, and field/service environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, interface with clients, and manage project timelines and costs.
• Proven exp the mining industry, preferably with crushing, processing, or materials

handling equipment.

• Strong technical background with sound engineering principles.
• CAD software; experience with 3D modelling and drafting.
• FEA (Finite Element Analysis) experience advantageous.
• Structural design exp
• document and data management systems.
• rapid prototyping and testing of design ideas.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport (for site visits or field support as needed).
• Willing and able to travel locally and internationally

DUTIES

• Product Design and Development - Lead the design and development of all crushing equipment and systems.
• Leadership - Manage, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical/design engineers and drafters
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with product management, manufacturing, supply chain, field service, and sales teams.
• Engineering Standards and Compliance - Establish and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and design guidelines.
• Support Manufacturing and Quality - Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design-for-manufacturing (DFM) issues.
• Budgeting and Cost Control - Develop and manage the engineering department budget.