Design Engineering Manager

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Pretoria - South Africa

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 16 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: NES026048-Wes-1

Design Engineering Manager
Location: Pretoria
Join a respected engineering leader at the forefront of innovative solutions for the mining industry. This opportunity is ideal for a driven and technically strong Design Engineering Manager who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality engineered products from concept through to completion.
This role offers the chance to lead critical design initiatives influence product development and play a key role in shaping engineering excellence within a specialised manufacturing environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage all engineering and design activities across the business
  • Take full ownership of equipment design validation ensuring quality accuracy and performance
  • Drive research and development initiatives to enhance existing products and introduce new solutions
  • Oversee and approve production drawings ensuring alignment with project and manufacturing requirements
  • Compile and present technical tenders with a high level of professionalism
  • Engage directly with clients through site visits technical discussions and solution development
  • Develop detailed Bills of Materials and product specifications
  • Spearhead new product and component development projects
  • Plan track and deliver projects using structured timelines and Gantt charts
  • Mentor guide and support engineering team members to achieve performance excellence
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve products processes and engineering outcomes
Minimum Requirements:
  • BSc Mechanical Engineering (or higher)
  • 510 years experience within a design engineering role in manufacturing mining or heavy engineering
  • Strong expertise in FEA with hands-on experience using Ansys
  • Proficient in SolidWorks for detailed design work
  • Proven experience in analyzing components and full assemblies using finite element methods
  • Strong project management organizational and administrative skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel
  • Ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Valid South African drivers license and reliable transport
Key Competencies:
  • High attention to detail with a commitment to engineering excellence
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Self-motivated accountable and results-driven
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Remuneration:
Market-related and aligned with experience
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a tangible impact lead innovation and grow within a specialized engineering environment we encourage you to apply.
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Package & Remuneration

R 800000 - R- Annually

Required Experience:

Manager

Reference: NES026048-Wes-1Design Engineering ManagerLocation: PretoriaJoin a respected engineering leader at the forefront of innovative solutions for the mining industry. This opportunity is ideal for a driven and technically strong Design Engineering Manager who thrives in a hands-on environment a...
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