Mechanical Engineer - Gauteng
Tumaini Consulting · Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →Our client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to ensure reliability and optimisation of their plastic packaging manufacturing facility and deliver solutions to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency
Key Responsibilities: Provide mechanical engineering support to production and maintenance operations Investigate mechanical breakdowns and recurring equipment failures Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective engineering solutions Manage mechanical projects from planning through to implementation Support machinery installations, modifications and commissioning Review and develop mechanical drawings and technical specifications Improve equipment reliability and plant availability Assist with preventative maintenance strategy development Identify opportunities for process and equipment optimisation Work with maintenance teams to improve mechanical equipment performance Coordinate contractors and service providers on engineering projects Monitor project progress, quality and technical compliance Support capital projects and plant upgrades Ensure compliance with relevant safety and engineering standards
Minimum Requirements
- Matric
- BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering
- 3 - 5 Years engineering experience in a plastic/ packaging manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of mechanical plant and production equipment
- Experience with engineering projects and equipment commissioning
- Understanding of mechanical maintenance and reliability principles
- Ability to interpret technical and mechanical drawings
- Troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Good project planning and coordination abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a production environment
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your updated CV to trade.jobs@tumaini.co.za or call XXX-XXXX
Visit our website for more exciting career opportunities: www.tumaini.co Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful