Senior Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Systems (On-Site)

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonuses

Medical coverage

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design initiatives at our Centurion, Gauteng facility. This senior role demands extensive technical expertise, mentoring, and a strategic vision to develop next-generation machinery.

You will tackle complex mechanical challenges, drive design excellence, and collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, QA, and project management to ensure successful product realization.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 10–12 years in mechanical design.
• Proven leadership in complex industrial equipment projects; strong CAD/FEA/CFD skills.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities; eligible to work in Centurion, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design, and development of large-scale mechanical systems.
• Perform advanced engineering calculations (stress, thermal, vibration) with simulation tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, QA, and project management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentoring

System dynamics

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Premium

CATIA

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design initiatives at our Centurion, Gauteng facility. This senior role demands extensive technical expertise, mentoring, and a strategic vision to develop next-generation machinery.

You will tackle complex mechanical challenges, drive design excellence, and collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, QA, and project management to ensure successful product realization.