Senior Mechanical Engineer

SUMMARY:
Company based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. 

The successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing the design, fabrication, and installation of our engineering projects. This role requires a hands-on approach and a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles.

POSITION INFO:
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience in the design and installation of industrial equipment or processing facilities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design software
• Primary Software: SolidWorks
• Secondary Software: AutoCAD
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel to Local and International project sites as needed.

• Experience in the food processing or agricultural industry, particularly in macadamia processing.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes and materials.
• Experience with project management software such as ClickUp, MS Project, or similar.
• SolidWorks

• Develop detailed mechanical designs and specifications for macadamia processing equipment and facilities.
• Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and analysis to validate design choices.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Collaborate with the design team to create detailed drawings and documentation for manufacturing and installation.
• Proven Experience with the following is necessary:
• Sheet Metal Design
• Structural Design
• General Factory/Plant Layout Drawings
• Proven Experience within the following would be advantageous:
• Machine Design
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

• Oversee the fabrication process, ensuring that all components meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to address any technical challenges that arise during fabrication.
• Inspect and approve finished products before they are delivered to the installation site.

• Collaborate with installation teams to manage on-site installation activities, ensuring that all mechanical systems are installed correctly and safely.
• Coordinate with site installers to troubleshoot any issues that arise during installation.
• Conduct commissioning activities to verify the performance of installed systems and ensure they meet project requirements.