Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Mining Equipment

Bilnor Labour; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining equipment manufacturer in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead product development efforts and optimize designs for new mining equipment. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in the mining or heavy equipment industry. Responsibilities include project management and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product success. Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (10 years) in a similar role within the mining or heavy equipment industry.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design principles, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new mining equipment and enhancements to existing products.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product designs for performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage design projects from inception to completion, including resource allocation and scheduling.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Project management skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

A mining equipment manufacturer in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead product development efforts and optimize designs for new mining equipment. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in the mining or heavy equipment industry. Responsibilities include project management and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product success. Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities are available.