Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer | Drive Innovation & Growth

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Career development

Large-scale projects exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Gauteng/Tembisa to spearhead design, development, and optimization of complex mechanical systems, ensuring high performance and quality. You will guide projects from concept through production and foster an engineering culture focused on innovation and delivery.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of progressive, leadership-oriented experience, with expertise in advanced design principles and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, with leadership exposure.
• Strong expertise in advanced design principles and methodologies.
• Proven experience with advanced simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Proven leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the mechanical design process from concept to production.
• Develop and refine designs, prototypes, and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze mechanical systems using FEA/CFD to improve performance.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, QA, and product teams to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and quality systems.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mechanical design

FEA/CFD

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Gauteng/Tembisa to spearhead design, development, and optimization of complex mechanical systems, ensuring high performance and quality. You will guide projects from concept through production and foster an engineering culture focused on innovation and delivery.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of progressive, leadership-oriented experience, with expertise in advanced design principles and