Senior Engineer

Greys Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineering professional to oversee engineering projects and maintenance activities in a heavy industrial environment. You will provide technical direction to engineering teams and drive improvements across plant, machinery and production operations.

The role combines hands-on engineering involvement with project oversight, mechanical design and technical leadership, requiring strong CAD/CAE skills, CMMS experience and a pragmatic

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 7–10 years in manufacturing, production or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong exposure to mechanical engineering and maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering projects and maintenance activities.
• Provide technical direction to engineering teams and drive improvements.

Skills

Project leadership

Mechanical design

Maintenance management

CAD/CAE

Electrical controls

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CMMS

Job description

The role:

• You will oversee engineering projects and maintenance activities, provide technical direction to engineering teams, and drive improvements across plant, machinery and production operations.
• The role combines hands-on engineering involvement with project oversight, mechanical design and technical leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc, BEng or BTech in Mechanical Engineering
• 7–10 years' relevant experience in a manufacturing, production or heavy industrial environment
• Strong exposure to mechanical engineering, industrial equipment and maintenance operations
• Experience in engineering project management and leading technical teams
• Proficiency in CAD/CAE software and mechanical engineering drawings
• Experience with hydraulic systems and related equipment
• Knowledge of electrical control systems
• Exposure to industrial machinery, mechanical assemblies and structural design
• Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• A valid driver's licence
• Good computer literacy and knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• A hands-on engineering professional with strong technical judgement, proven leadership ability and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• You should be comfortable managing projects, resolving operational challenges and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced industrial environment.