Mechanical Engineer

About

We are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a large manufacturing operation in Knysna, Western Cape. The position involves optimising production processes, designing and implementing improvements, conducting root cause analyses, and managing capital expenditure projects from concept to commissioning. Strong technical knowledge and stakeholder management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programmes for industrial plant and equipment to maximise reliability.
• Monitor and control project budgets, schedules, and resources, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify construction or installation work complies with designs and quality specifications.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are clearly communicated.
• Conduct technical analyses including stress analysis, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and structural integrity using industry-standard software.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers, technicians, and graduate trainees, providing technical and professional development guidance.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, bills of quantities, technical reports, and contract documentation to high accuracy.

Requirements

• Professional registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng, or candidate registration actively working towards professional registration.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across engineering disciplines for integrated project outcomes.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering in the relevant discipline from a university accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• Strong project management skills including scheduling, cost estimation, and contract administration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to apply engineering first principles to complex technical challenges.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, codes of practice, and regulatory requirements applicable in South Africa.
• Proficiency in engineering design and analysis software relevant to the discipline such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, or MATLAB.

Qualifications

Government Certificate of Competency for Factories or Mines