Remote Lead Mechanical Project Engineer

Placements24

Centurion

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary and bonus
Full remote work flexibility
Premium health insurance
Career advancement opportunities
Autonomy and high performance culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Mechanical Project Engineer to spearhead major initiatives from remote operations servicing the Centurion area. You will guide projects from conception to deployment, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery while coordinating with a geographically dispersed team.

The role emphasizes leadership, robust project management, and adherence to safety and industry standards in a fully remote environment, with opportunities for career advancement in a

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years progressive mechanical engineering experience with leadership.
  • Experience managing remote project teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire lifecycle of mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, budget and timelines are met.
  • Lead a remote team of engineers and technicians, providing technical direction and mentorship.
  • Develop detailed project plans with resource allocation, risk assessment and milestone tracking.
  • Ensure all designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations and client specs.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among distributed team members and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct rigorous performance testing and validation of mechanical systems before final delivery.

Skills

Leadership
Project management
Remote team leadership
Communication
Negotiation
Manufacturing processes

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Mechanical Project Engineer to spearhead major initiatives from remote operations servicing the Centurion area. You will guide projects from conception to deployment, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery while coordinating with a geographically dispersed team.

The role emphasizes leadership, robust project management, and adherence to safety and industry standards in a fully remote environment, with opportunities for career advancement in a

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