Project Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Provident fund

Professional development

Exposure to innovative manufacturing技

Flexible hybrid model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Project Mechanical Engineer in Centurion to lead diverse manufacturing projects from concept to commissioning. You will drive efficiency, optimize equipment performance, and integrate new technologies in a hybrid work setting with on-site collaboration and focused remote work.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years of project management experience within manufacturing, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years in project management within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, and automation.
• Proficiency with MS Project and Asana.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize mechanical projects according to deadlines and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide reports to management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure operational continuity and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Resource management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Project Mechanical Engineer to manage and execute diverse engineering projects within their manufacturing operations in Centurion . This role involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of mechanical projects, from conceptualization and design through to implementation and commissioning. You will play a key part in improving production efficiency, optimizing equipment performance, and ensuring the successful integration of new manufacturing technologies. The position requires a proactive engineer who can effectively lead project teams, manage resources, and deliver results in a hybrid work setting that balances on-site collaboration with focused independent work.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize mechanical projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide comprehensive reports to management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring operational continuity and safety compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 6 years of proven experience in project management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, and automation.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and project completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and provident fund.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further qualifications.
• Exposure to innovative manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance.