Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Executive Placements · Bo-Kaap, Western Cape
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• Take ownership of mechanical and structural designs from concept development through detailed design, manufacture, installation and commissioning, applying sound engineering judgement and recognized industry standards • Analyze complex design requirements, operating conditions and interfaces; identify practical solutions; and make timely, well-supported engineering decisions • Plan, prioritize and coordinate design activities, technical inputs and deliverables across multiple projects to meet agreed scope, quality and schedule requirements • Develop practical, manufacturable solutions for machinery, industrial equipment, steel and aluminum structures, and marine or subsea equipment, considering material properties and fabrication processes such as welding and machining • Communicate design intent, technical risks and the basis for engineering decisions clearly to project managers, production personnel, suppliers and clients, and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces • Create and maintain accurate three-dimensional models, engineering calculations, finite element analyses, manufacturing-ready drawings, bills of materials and controlled technical documentation. • Review and verify designs for strength, stiffness, safety, functionality, manufacturability and compliance with project requirements and applicable codes before release • Lead or participate in design reviews, resolve design queries and production deviations, and implement controlled design changes while maintaining technical accountability and traceability • Conduct site surveys and inspections, verify existing conditions and design inputs, and provide technical support during manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- At least 10 years mechanical or structural design engineering experience, including responsibility for concept development, detailed design and manufacturing deliverables in heavy manufacturing, mining, materials handling, marine or offshore environments
- Demonstrated ability to analyses complex design requirements, operating conditions and interfaces, identify practical solutions and produce accurate engineering outputs
- Proven engineering judgement, with the ability to make timely, well-supported decisions and take accountability for design quality, safety, compliance and delivery
- Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate design activities, technical inputs and deliverables across multiple projects to meet scope, quality and schedule requirements
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain design intent, technical risks and engineering decisions to multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers and production personnel
- Thorough knowl
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