Senior Mechanical Engineer — Special Projects Lead

Placements24; Upington; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, ZA, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for on-site leadership of complex special projects in the energy infrastructure sector. You will guide design, analysis, and execution from concept to detailed drawings, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across multidisciplinary teams.

The role demands a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of project-execution experience, and proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budgets while

Formación

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with project execution.
• Proven experience delivering complex mechanical projects in energy/infrastructure.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools (ANSYS, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

Responsabilidades

• Lead mechanical engineering design and analysis for specialized projects from concept to implementation.
• Develop complex mechanical systems and sub-assemblies for reliability and safety.
• Conduct advanced analyses (stress, thermal, vibration, fluids) using industry tools.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation including design specs, P&IDs and drawings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across civil, electrical, and controls.
• Manage timelines, resources and budgets for mechanical scopes of work.

Conocimientos

CAD/CAE software

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Educación

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

ANSYS

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, ZA, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for on-site leadership of complex special projects in the energy infrastructure sector. You will guide design, analysis, and execution from concept to detailed drawings, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across multidisciplinary teams.

The role demands a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of project-execution experience, and proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budgets while