Project Engineer

Fermel (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking a Project & System Integration Engineer to plan and deliver production engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or related fields, along with 3–5 years of experience in production engineering. Key responsibilities include designing structural components, integrating systems, and mentoring junior engineers. Proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks is essential, with project management skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering (or related field).
• 3–5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing engineering environment.
• Proven experience in project management within a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Design structural components like frames, cabins, mounting brackets, and booms.
• Integrate various systems including powertrains and electrical installations.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead design reviews.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Project management

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Overview

To plan, execute, and deliver production engineering projects in support of manufacturing operations. The Project & System Integration Engineer will be responsible for implementing continuous improvement initiatives, introducing new products and processes, and ensuring the cost-effective and timely delivery of projects within production.

Responsibilities

1. Design structural components like frames, cabins, mounting brackets, booms, etc.
2. Integrate suspension layouts, steering systems, axle assemblies, powertrain assemblies, cooling systems, 3rd party utilities and electrical & Hydraulic installations
3. Create 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD tools and EMP packages (SolidWorks and Team Centre preferred).
4. Ensure all designs meet performance targets as well as assembly and maintenance criteria.
5. Compile & maintain engineering BOMs, inclusive of as-built data packs
6. Initiate and oversee change management requests and implementation thereof
7. Mentor junior engineers
8. Communicate with multidisciplinary engineers to ensure the successful integration of various chassis-mounted subsystems
9. Conduct and lead Design reviews
10. Provide technical assistance at all stages of a project and aftermarket support
11. Liaise with fabricators, suppliers and stores to ensure timely delivery of all components, sub-assemblies and assemblies
12. Management of projects from inception through to client delivery
13. Analysis of risks and project status reporting to management
14. Technical reviews of workflows and technical instructions
15. Testing and commissioning procedure development and implementation thereof

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering (or related field).
• 3–5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing engineering environment.
• Proven experience in project management within a production setting.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and MS Project or equivalent project management tools.