Engineering Manager — Comminution

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business operating in the mining sector. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the full engineering function within the comminution division — covering product design and development, team management, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. The right person is technically strong, comfortable leading a multi-disciplinary team, and equally at ease on the floor as they are in a design review.

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of crushing equipment and systems, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and aligned with customer requirements
• Oversee 3D modelling, detailed drawings, BOMs, and FEA across the team
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical design engineers and drafters
• Set clear objectives, conduct performance reviews, and manage departmental resources
• Drive multiple design projects from concept through to production release — on time and within budget
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and DFMEAs
• Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, supply chain, field service, and sales teams
• Translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions
• Support aftermarket and service teams with technical guidance and field issue resolution
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and design guidelines
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ISO, ASME, CE, SANS) and manage all design documentation
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve DFM issues and support production trials
• Develop and manage the engineering department budget; implement value engineering initiatives

• BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering (or similar technical qualification)
• 8–10 years of engineering experience in mechanical or structural design
• 3–5 years in a senior design or lead engineering capacity
• Proven experience in the mining industry — preferably with crushing, processing, or materials handling equipment
• Background in equipment design, manufacturing, and field/service environments
• Proficient in CAD software with strong 3D modelling and drafting capability
• FEA experience advantageous; structural design experience beneficial
• Commercially aware — understands cost implications and value engineering
• Strong communication skills; able to present complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Valid driver's licence and own transport; willing and able to travel locally and internationally