Regional Senior Engineer

SA Metal; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to oversee production processes and ensure efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience. This role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary offered based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5 – 10 years’ experience in maintenance or production environment.
• Competency in computer-aided design and drawing.
• Experience in hydraulic and electrical control systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical design and layout work.
• Ensure efficiency and highest possible production level.
• Drive continuous improvement in operations.

Skills

Engineering quality control

Hands-on experience

Mechanical design

Troubleshooting skills

Preventive maintenance

Education

BSc / B.Eng. / B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

CAD software

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

• Engineering quality control
• Involvement in the operational aspects of the business (being hands-on)
• Overseeing mechanical design and layout work
• Overseeing the production of drawings for manufacturing
• Overseeing routine and planned maintenance
• Liaising with various service providers
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and facilitating repairs
• Ensuring efficiency and highest possible production level
• Detailed design of industrial machines, sub-components, sheet metal design, weldments & large-scale assemblies
• Generate detailed drawings and BOM’s
• Prepare manufacturing and assembly instructions
• Extensive experience with industrial machinery and structural design
• Ensuring all inspection and preventative maintenance tasks are documented and scheduled on the group CMMS
• Liaise with other departments about failures and potential solutions
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance
• Drive continuous improvement
• Undertake quality assurance on mechanical work executed
• Compile reports on failures and tasks

Qualifying Experience

• BSc / B.Eng. / B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in the maintenance or production environment
• Competency in computer-aided engineering design and drawing
• Hands - on working experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment
• Experience in hydraulic system design and maintenance advantageous
• Experience in electrical control system advantageous
• Experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Must be fully Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Strong proven administrative skills
• Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Qualifying attributes

• Sound decision making and leadership skills
• Strong proven administrative skills
• Critical attention to detail and an analytical approach to troubleshooting
• Ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively in a pressurised environment
• Excellent team player - able to balance team and individual responsibilities
• Ability to maintain professional working relations with diverse personalities
• Time and priority management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills on all levels
• Logical and detail orientated
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Excellent planning, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to develop and implement operational strategies effectively

Salary

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.