Senior Mechanical Engineer â Process Plant Equipment Design

SUMMARY:
⚙️ Senior Mechanical Engineer – Process Plant Equipment Design📍 Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-Based)
🏢 Department: Mechanical Engineering
💼 Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
💰 Remuneration: R50 000 – R70 000 pm CTC (Negotiable, based on experience)
About the CompanyOur client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering company delivering advanced engineering solutions across South Africa and internationally, specialising in process plant equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems and energy recovery technologies.

POSITION INFO:
About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (10+ years) to lead the design and engineering of complex process plant equipment. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee engineering projects and mentor junior engineers and draughtsmen. Proven experience with pressure vessels and\/or shell-and-tube heat exchangers is an essential requirement. Key Responsibilities Lead the mechanical design of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems and associated process plant equipment. Manage engineering projects from concept and detailed design through fabrication, installation and commissioning. Lead and mentor mechanical engineers and draughtsmen. Review engineering calculations, 3D models, fabrication drawings and technical documentation. Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards and client specifications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients and suppliers. Minimum Requirements BEng Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 10 years' experience in mechanical design within process plant engineering. Essential: Proven experience in pressure vessel and\/or shell-and-tube heat exchanger design. Strong knowledge of process piping, mechanical equipment, fabrication and manufacturing. Experience leading engineering projects and technical teams. Familiarity with relevant pressure equipment codes (ASME, EN, SANS). Exposure to Autodesk Inventor, Plant 3D, PV-Elite or CAESAR II advantageous. ECSA professional registration (Pr Eng) advantageous. Why Consider This Opportunity? Work on technically challenging local and international engineering projects within an established engineering consultancy, where your technical expertise, leadership and practical design experience will make a meaningful contribution. If you are a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with solid pressure equipment design experience, we would welcome your application.