Senior Mechanical Engineer: Manufacturing Optimization Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems across production lines. You will drive efficiency, enhance product quality, and supervise complex engineering projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years in manufacturing, proficiency with Inventor or AutoCAD and simulation tools, and a proven track record in project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering within manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with CAD software (Inventor, AutoCAD) and simulation tools.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of mechanical systems for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Optimize existing production machinery and develop new solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Conduct stress and thermal analyses and other simulations to validate designs.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and BOMs for fabrication and assembly.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
• Manage engineering projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems across production lines. You will drive efficiency, enhance product quality, and supervise complex engineering projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years in manufacturing, proficiency with Inventor or AutoCAD and simulation tools, and a proven track record in project