SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and technically accomplished Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This senior technical role involves leading the mechanical design of process equipment and thermalâhydraulic systems, with responsibility spanning the full project lifecycle—from concept development and detailed design through fabrication support and commissioning.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong engineering judgement, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior engineers, while applying sound process and equipment design principles across complex projects.
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform thermalâhydraulic analyses to support equipment sizing and system performance
- Lead the selection and/or detailed design of components, including:
- Heat exchangers
- Piping and valve systems
- Pressure vessels
- Rotary kilns
- Pumps and associated plant equipment
- Develop and review engineering drawings, specifications, datasheets, and calculations in accordance with relevant codes and standards (ASME, SANS, etc.)
- Manage design deliverables, ensuring technical quality and approving engineering documentation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including process, structural, and instrumentation engineers
- Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, inspection, and site commissioning
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, and thirdâparty inspection bodies on technical matters
- Mentor and guide junior and intermediate engineers within the design team
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal design standards, procedures, and best practices
- Support business development activities, including technical proposal preparation and scope definition
Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):
Education
- Master of Engineering (MEng) or Master of Science in Engineering (MSc Eng) in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA, or eligibility to register, is strongly preferred
Experience
- Minimum of 8 years’ postâgraduate experience in mechanical design engineering
- Proven experience in the design and integration of process equipment and systems, with handsâon exposure to at least two of the following:
- Shellâandâtube, plate, or finned heat exchangers
- Industrial piping systems and pipeline engineering
- Rotary kilns and thermal processing equipment
- Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
- Pressure vessels and storage tanks
- Fired heaters or combustion equipment
Technical Competencies
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling software for design review and oversight (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor, or equivalent)
- Experience with thermal and hydraulic simulation tools is advantageous
- Strong capability in engineering calculations and the use of calculation packages
- Familiarity with quality management systems and engineering document control processes
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