Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager – Lead & Deliver

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team in Pietermaritzburg. You will oversee the department from concept to delivery, mentor engineers, and drive innovation while ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, 10 years' experience with 3–5 years in a leadership role; Pr.Eng is advantageous. You will champion safety and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 3–5 years in a management or team lead role.
• Proven experience in project management, ideally with complex engineering projects.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical design, analysis, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and foster a collaborative environment.
• Sound financial acumen with experience in budget management.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) registration with ECSA is highly advantageous.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing or automation is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of mechanical engineers and designers.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of mechanical engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure all engineering designs meet technical specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and R&D to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies to improve efficiency and innovation.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge.
• Champion a safe and productive work environment.
• Represent the engineering department in management meetings and with clients.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Mechanical design

Project management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team in Pietermaritzburg. You will oversee the department from concept to delivery, mentor engineers, and drive innovation while ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, 10 years' experience with 3–5 years in a leadership role; Pr.Eng is advantageous. You will champion safety and cross‑functional collaboration.