Senior Conveyor Systems Design Engineer

Recruitpro Solutions; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitpro Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of conveyor systems and related materials handling equipment in Gauteng.

You will perform design calculations, produce and review 3D models and fabrication drawings, ensure compliance with standards and client specifications, and provide technical direction to the drawing office while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• BEng / BSc Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience, conveyors or bulk materials handling.
• Proven track record designing conveyors, transfer chutes and supporting structures.
• Strong command of relevant design codes and standards.
• Advanced 3D CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar); FEA exposure advantageous.
• Experience with conveyor design software (Helix, Sidewinder) beneficial.
• Professional registration (Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng) or working towards it advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of conveyor systems, structures and associated materials handling equipment
• Perform design calculations including belt, drive, pulley, idler and structural sizing
• Produce and review 3D models, detailed fabrication drawings and GA drawings
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, client specifications and safety requirements
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical direction to the drawing office
• Liaise with clients, project managers, manufacturing and site teams throughout project delivery
• Support fabrication, quality and installation queries and resolve technical issues
• Mentor and develop junior design engineers and draughtsmen
• Contribute to product standardisation, cost optimisation and continuous improvement

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Client liaison

3D CAD

FEA

Education

BEng / BSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA software

Job description

Recruitpro Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of conveyor systems and related materials handling equipment in Gauteng.

You will perform design calculations, produce and review 3D models and fabrication drawings, ensure compliance with standards and client specifications, and provide technical direction to the drawing office while mentoring junior engineers.