Back to Search Results

Senior Mechanical Engineer

East Rand
Salary: (Negotiable)
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: 78547

Apply before Dec 26 2025 | 22 Days left

Apply

External Application

Vacancy Details

Employer: Unique Personnel

REPORTING TO THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE:
Designs and reviews mechanical products and systems by developing and testing specifications and methods.
JOB FUNCTION:
Projects are defined and are completed within agreed time frames and customer satisfaction of end result of projects is measured
Opportunities for improving ceramics and wear plate applications methods and ergonomics are identified and submitted to the Product Divisions for implementation
New Product design is completed as per customer request or approved innovation and formal report details results
Material selection and specification is analysed, tested and compared to other materials and report is produced for approval or decline
Material standards and specifications are compiled, made available and maintained
Failure analysis are completed in time and reported on
All project related documentation i.e., correspondence, meeting minutes, contracts, purchase orders, reports, quality related documentation etc. are identified and stored per project (hard copies and/or electronically) as per departmental standards
Technical Specifications, Markings and Drawings are maintained as per departmental procedure
Evaluate equipment and production methods are evaluated in order to improve safety
Plan plant maintenance
Site related safety issues are noted and dealt with or escalated to relevant parties

Candidate Requirements

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS:
BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineering Degree (ESSENTIAL)
At least 8 years relevant mechanical engineering experience with exposure to production environment
Experience in leading and supervising a small team (engineers / technicians)
Preferably experience in materials handling, with simulation exposure to Discrete Element Method
Preferably experience in 3D scanning
Follows up, collaborative, analytic thinker, innovative, problem solver, customer focused, quality orientated, good judgement, communication, planning and organising skills
Fluent technical competency in Finite Element and Discrete Element Method simulation experience
Power plants (Eskom) work flow exposure would be an added advantage
3D technology is utilised for the prototyping of products by utilising the Roamer arm and 3D printing
Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and ANSYS FEA or CFD (is able to complete stress analysis using FEA software)
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Must have experience managing projects.
Must understand steel cost estimations and project costing
Knowledge of technical ceramics and wear plate applications (added advantage)
Process plant experience and equipment knowledge
Materials handling knowledge and material properties
Must be able to calculate drives and drive ratios
Calculation of chute and hopper capacities and flow velocities
Must understand hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Must be able to do basic structural designs, evaluations and strength of materials
Good understanding of design drawings
Understand pumps and pressures as well as pipe sizes and pressure ratings
Having a knowledge of gas firing and burners would be advantageous
Plant maintenance and maintenance planning
People skills essential
Able to lead a technical team to solve complex problems (e.g. multidisciplinary challenges)
Ensure deliverables meet applicable standards
Development of company specific standards

Apply

210 people have viewed this job.