Senior Mechanical Engineer - Heat Exchangers & Thermal Systems

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 980,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer for a well-established South African process engineering client in Gauteng. The role focuses on design, costing, manufacture and commissioning of heat exchangers and related process plant equipment from concept through to completion.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering within process plants, extensive knowledge of heat exchangers and thermodynamics, and willingness to travel to sites as required.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in process plants/manufacturing/thermal systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal design and calculations for heat exchangers and thermal equipment.
• Prepare technical proposals, tenders, quotations and cost estimates.
• Develop equipment designs and review drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate activities with contracts, manufacturing and project teams.
• Provide client and sales technical support.
• Oversee workshop quality control and manufacturing activities.
• Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting and site support.
• Manage supplier engagement and procurement activities.
• Ensure QA/QC standards and document control compliance.

Skills

Thermal design

Heat exchangers

Mechanical design

Cost estimation

Client support

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer for a well-established South African process engineering client in Gauteng. The role focuses on design, costing, manufacture and commissioning of heat exchangers and related process plant equipment from concept through to completion.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering within process plants, extensive knowledge of heat exchangers and thermodynamics, and willingness to travel to sites as required.