Senior Mechanical Engineer — Lead Design & Analysis

Placements24

Pietermaritzburg

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer in Pietermaritzburg to lead the design, development, and optimization of complex mechanical systems across our production facilities. You will drive efficiency, safety, and reliability in manufacturing processes while contributing to operational excellence in a well-established industrial environment.

The role requires strong CAD/FEA expertise, hands-on project leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive mechanical design and manufacturing experience.
  • Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools required.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or eligible is advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of new mechanical equipment and systems.
  • Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses.
  • Oversee fabrication, installation, and commissioning of machinery.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborate with production, quality control, and R&D for CI.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

CAD software
FEA tools
Project management
Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks
AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer in Pietermaritzburg to lead the design, development, and optimization of complex mechanical systems across our production facilities. You will drive efficiency, safety, and reliability in manufacturing processes while contributing to operational excellence in a well-established industrial environment.

The role requires strong CAD/FEA expertise, hands-on project leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including

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