Senior Mechanical Systems Architect Lead & Innovate

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Global projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, South Africa, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of complex mechanical systems, driving innovation, quality, and reliability. This senior role involves mentoring teams and shaping technical roadmaps.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of leadership in multi-disciplinary projects, and hands-on experience with CAD/CAE tools and system-level design.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive mechanical design and systems engineering experience.
• Experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design and development of complex mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Provide senior technical leadership and mentorship to mechanical engineering teams.
• Perform advanced engineering analyses including stress, thermal, vibration and dynamics simulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

NX

CATIA

ANSYS

Abaqus

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, South Africa, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of complex mechanical systems, driving innovation, quality, and reliability. This senior role involves mentoring teams and shaping technical roadmaps.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of leadership in multi-disciplinary projects, and hands-on experience with CAD/CAE tools and system-level design.