Senior Mechanical Engineer – Industrial Plant Design Leader

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Provident fund

Professional growth opportunities

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design for large-scale industrial plant projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee process equipment, piping, HVAC, and rotating machinery, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 8–10 years in industrial plant design with strong leadership and proficiency in CAD and mechanical simulations. A professional engineering background is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Extensive experience in industrial plant design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design for industrial plants including process equipment, piping, HVAC, and rotating machinery.
• Develop and review mechanical design documents, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and safety regulations.
• Manage mechanical engineering aspects of projects and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations and analyses for mechanical systems.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

CAD software

Mechanical simulation tools

Communication skills

Industrial plant design

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design for large-scale industrial plant projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee process equipment, piping, HVAC, and rotating machinery, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 8–10 years in industrial plant design with strong leadership and proficiency in CAD and mechanical simulations. A professional engineering background is highly preferred.