Senior Mechanical Engineer

Lexdan Select; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is assisting an Advanced Materials Manufacturing Company in Pretoria seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This role requires leading a team, managing design requests, and ensuring quality compliance. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have 10+ years of relevant experience with SolidWorks proficiency. The position offers a salary from R80 000 to R145 000 per month.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in EPCM or industrial environments.
• Proven leadership skills managing teams of engineers and designers.
• Strong understanding of Pressure Equipment Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team to ensure designs meet quality and schedule.
• Manage design requests from project managers balancing priorities.
• Ensure designs comply with technical and legislative requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Piping and pressure vessel design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Lexdan Select is assisting an Advanced Materials Manufacturing Company with their search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer, based in Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers and draughtsman to deliver high-quality designs within schedule and budget.
• Receive and manage multiple design requests from project managers, balancing priorities and resources effectively.
• Assign tasks, review deliverables, and ensure the technical accuracy and quality of engineering documents.
• Liaise closely with the machine shop, fabricators, construction team, and vendors to coordinate design intent, manufacturing, and assembly requirements.
• Ensure all designs comply with technical, legislative, and project-specific requirements.
• Perform hands-on mechanical design work, including:
• 3D modelling and 2D manufacturing drawings
• Bill of Materials (BoM) generation
• Detailed design for tubing, small piping, compressors, site layout, and equipment design
• Apply sound engineering principles in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER) for piping and pressure vessel systems.
• Apply strong working knowledge of machining, welding, tolerances, and assembly practices.
• Utilize SolidWorks and related design tools to produce accurate and efficient engineering outputs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng).
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical design experience, preferably within EPCM or industrial project environments.
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with experience managing a team of engineers and designers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks and related CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of Piping and pressure vessel design in compliance with PER.

Full time in office position

Salary: R80 000 - R145 000 Per month