Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Recruitment Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Recruitment Group in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the full design lifecycle for steel structures and subsea equipment. The role requires leadership across concept through commissioning, strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and site-support responsibilities during manufacture and testing.

The ideal candidate brings ~10 years of mechanical/structural design experience in heavy industry and offshore environments, and a solid grasp of

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required (B.Eng/B.Sc/B.Tech) with strongMechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Around 10 years of mechanical/structural design experience in heavy industry incl. mining, marine, offshore or subsea.
• Proven proficiency in SolidWorks (weldments, sheet metal, large assemblies) and AutoCAD for fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical and structural designs from concept to commissioning.
• Analyze complex design requirements and interfaces to deliver practical solutions.
• Coordinate design activities across multiple projects with technical inputs and deliverables.
• Produce manufacturable design solutions for steel/aluminium structures and subsea equipment; maintain documentation.
• Lead design reviews and manage design changes with quality control.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

GD&T

Welding & fabrication knowledge

Site surveys & installation support

Education

B.Eng/B.Sc/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Simulation

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

8 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs

Specialist in the design and development of steel structures and subsea equipment, seeks to employ an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to be responsible for the entire design lifecycle. CAPE TOWN

Requirements

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• - B. Eng/B. Sc/B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• - Around 10 years’ mechanical or structural design engineering experience in heavy manufacturing, mining, materials handling, marine or offshore environments
• - Thorough knowledge of mechanical design, structural mechanics, steel and aluminium properties, and fabrication processes including welding and machining
• - Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including weldments, sheet metal and large assemblies, and strong AutoCAD capability for producing and revising two-dimensional engineering and fabrication drawings
• - Practical experience using finite element analysis software, such as SolidWorks Simulation, including defining load cases and boundary conditions, assessing strength and stiffness, and documenting assumptions, results and conclusions
• - Strong knowledge and practical application of engineering drawing standards, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, material specifications, weld details and manufacturing documentation requirements
• - Willingness and ability to conduct site surveys and inspections and to provide technical support during manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical and structural designs from concept development through detailed design, manufacture, installation and commissioning
• Analyze complex design requirements, operating conditions and interfaces; identify practical solutions; and make timely, well-supported engineering decisions
• Plan, prioritize and coordinate design activities, technical inputs and deliverables across multiple projects
• Develop practical, manufacturable solutions for machinery, industrial equipment, steel and aluminium structures, and marine or subsea equipment, considering material properties and fabrication processes such as welding and machining
• Create and maintain accurate three-dimensional models, engineering calculations, finite element analyses, manufacturing-ready drawings, bills of materials and controlled technical documentation.
• Lead or participate in design reviews, resolve design queries and production deviations, and implement controlled design changes while maintaining technical accountability
• Conduct site surveys and inspections, verify existing conditions and design inputs, and provide technical support during manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning

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