Senior Engineer

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a technically knowledgeable, solutions-driven engineer to lead the engineering team and provide routine maintenance across all departments. The role includes project management, quality control, hands-on operations, and oversight of mechanical design and manufacturing drawings.

You will drive preventive maintenance, document tasks in the CMMS, and collaborate with service providers and other departments to resolve failures and optimize production.

Qualifications

• BSc/B.Eng./B„Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (5-10 years preferred).
• Hands-on maintenance or production experience in mechanical environment.
• Strong project management and leadership experience.
• Competency in CAD drawing and engineering design.
• Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and repair across all departments.
• Lead engineers in the Engineering Team and manage projects.
• Oversee mechanical design, drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing instructions.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with service providers and other departments on failures and solutions.
• Generate reports on failures and tasks and ensure documentation in CMMS.

Skills

Project management

Engineering quality control

Hands-on

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Group currently has a vacancy for a technically knowledgeable and engineering solutions-driven individual to provide effective routine maintenance and repair services across all departments within the SA Metal Group and Provide leadership and management of the engineers in the Engineering Team. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Project management

• 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

• Valid driver’s license

• Competency in computer-aided engineering design and drawing

• Hands - on working experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment

• Proven project management experience

• Proven leadership experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work independently

• Experience in hydraulic system design and maintenance advantageous

• Experience in electrical control systems advantageous

• Proven leadership experience

• Must be fully Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

• Must have Strong proven administrative skills

• Experience working with an Computerized Maintenance Management System

• Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act

• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)

• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment

• Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels

• Being self-motivated and results-driven

• Being disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks

• Being able to work both independently and in a team

• Good time management skills

• High work standards

• Being organised

• Logical and detail orientated methodologies

• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

• Conflict resolution capabilities