Mechanical Design Engineering Manager
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Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reference: NES026050-Wes-1
Design Engineering Manager
Location: Pretoria
An established and growing engineering and manufacturing environment is looking to appoint an experienced Design Engineering Manager to take ownership of its design function and lead a team focused on delivering high-performance equipment solutions to the mining sector.
This is a career-defining opportunity for an individual who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
Design Engineering Manager
Location: Pretoria
An established and growing engineering and manufacturing environment is looking to appoint an experienced Design Engineering Manager to take ownership of its design function and lead a team focused on delivering high-performance equipment solutions to the mining sector.
This is a career-defining opportunity for an individual who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
Duties & Responsibilities
Role Overview:
You will play a central role in driving engineering excellence overseeing product design and ensuring all solutions meet the highest standards of quality efficiency and performance. The position offers a blend of technical depth project leadership and team development.
Key Responsibilities:
Market-related
If you are ready to step into a leadership role where you can influence product innovation and make a measurable impact apply today.
Send your CV to
If you do not receive feedback within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.
You will play a central role in driving engineering excellence overseeing product design and ensuring all solutions meet the highest standards of quality efficiency and performance. The position offers a blend of technical depth project leadership and team development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full accountability for all design and engineering activities
- Oversee the integrity and validation of equipment designs and components
- Lead product development initiatives including new designs and enhancements to existing offerings
- Review and approve production drawings and ensure alignment with manufacturing standards
- Prepare and contribute to technical tenders and proposals
- Liaise with clients and stakeholders including conducting on-site technical visits
- Compile accurate Bills of Materials and product specifications
- Manage project timelines and progress using structured planning tools
- Provide mentorship direction and support to the engineering team
- Drive ongoing improvements in design processes systems and product performance
- BSc Mechanical Engineering or higher qualification
- 510 years experience in a design engineering environment within manufacturing mining or heavy industry
- Proven experience working with Ansys for FEA analysis
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- Strong understanding of structural and component analysis
- Well-developed organisational and project management abilities
- Advanced Excel and overall Microsoft Office proficiency
- Ability to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Valid drivers licence and own transport
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy
- Analytical thinker with solid problem-solving skills
- Strong communicator with the ability to engage across all levels
- Self-motivated reliable and results-driven
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to lead and influence
Market-related
If you are ready to step into a leadership role where you can influence product innovation and make a measurable impact apply today.
Send your CV to
If you do not receive feedback within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.
Package & Remuneration
R 750000 - R 950000 - Annually
Required Experience:
Manager
