Senior Mechanical Engineer PR Eng.

Lerena Recruitment Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a BSc or BEng degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical design. Responsibilities include performing engineering analysis, preparing technical drawings, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on innovative projects. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in CAD software, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Innovative project work

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of mechanical engineering experience in design.
• Valid driver's license with own transport is required.
• Willing to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis to support product development.
• Prepare technical drawings and renderings.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality.

Skills

Mechanical design

Failure mode and effect analysis

Reliability engineering

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication (English)

Computer literacy

Education

BSc or BEng Mechanical Engineering

PR Eng. registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

ANSYS

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the development and testing of mechanical products. This includes performing engineering analysis, testing, and calculations; preparing technical drawings and renderings; and collaborating with other engineers to ensure that designs meet requirements for safety and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform engineering analysis, testing, and calculations to support the development of mechanical products.
• Prepare technical drawings and renderings of product designs.
• Work with other engineers to ensure designs meet requirements for safety and quality.
• Research new technologies and materials to support product development.
• Generate ideas for new products or improvements to existing ones.
• Develop prototypes of new products and components.
• Perform quality control checks of manufactured products.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Prepare reports and presentations on findings.
• Materials handling design.
• Pipeline design.
• Tank design or evaluation.
• Strength analysis / Finite Element Analysis.
• Thermal analysis.
• Rehabilitation of aging infrastructure.
• New infrastructure design.
• Modifications to existing infrastructure.
• Working on multidisciplinary projects in a multidisciplinary team.
• Compilation of design reports.
• Compilation of investigation reports.
• Liaison with clients.
• Liaison with suppliers and external service providers.
• Interpreting client needs and making proposals to clients – verbally and in writing.
• Compilation of and assistance with tender submissions.
• CAD modelling and drafting as required.
• Generation of Bills of Quantities, Scopes of Works and Specifications.
• Project close-out.

Qualifications :

• BSc or BEng Mechanical Engineering non-negotiable
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in mechanical design, including failure mode and effect analysis, fatigue, asset life cycles, reliability engineering, TQM, materials handling equipment design, FEM, vessel & storage tank design & welding, and discrete element analysis (DEM) will be beneficial. Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and concepts.
• PR Eng. through the Engineering Council of South Africa
• Valid driver’s license with own transport is required.
• Willing to travel for work.
• Good physical health is required since the appointee will be required to undergo OHSA Medical Examinations for access to various client sites.
• CAD software proficient (AutoCAD & Inventor preferred).
• Finite Element Analysis proficient (ANSYS preferred).
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)
• Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Passion for mechanical engineering.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative projects.

Chance to collaborate with talented and dedicated engineers.

Opportunity to grow and develop your career.