Mechanical Engineer – Cape Town

RPO’s client is actively seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our client in Epping. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated engineering professional to apply their technical knowledge, evaluate, select, and apply advanced engineering techniques to a broad set of engineering assignments. If you have experience in mechanical engineering within an industrial environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Detailed design of industrial machines, sub-components, sheet metal design, weldments & large-scale assemblies.

• Generate detailed drawings and BOM’s.

• Prepare manufacturing and assembly instructions.

• Extensive experience with industrial machinery and structural design.

• Ensuring all inspection and preventative maintenance tasks are documented and scheduled on the group CMMS.

• Liaise with other departments about failures and potential solutions.

• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance.

• Drive continuous improvement.

• Undertake quality assurance on mechanical work executed.

• Compile reports on failures and tasks.

Requirements:

• BSc/B.Eng./B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

• At least 10- years’ experience in the maintenance or production environment.

• Competency in computer-aided engineering design and drawing.

• Hands-on working experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment is essential.

• Experience in hydraulic system design and maintenance advantageous.

• Experience in electrical control systems advantageous.

• Proven project management experience.

• Proven leadership experience.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Must be fully Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).

• Must have Strong proven administrative skills.

• Experience working with an Computerized Maintenance Management System.

• Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English).

• Must be prepared to work overtime when required.

• Attention to detail and an analytical approach to troubleshooting.

• Ability to prioritize workload and perform effectively in a pressurized environment.

• Excellent team player – able to balance team and individual responsibilities.

• Ability to maintain professional working relations with diverse personalities.

• Hard-working and self-motivated.

• Time and priority management.

• Excellent communication skills on all levels.

• Logical and detail orientated.

• Excellent standards of execution.

• Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential.

• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills on all levels.

Benefits:

• Provident fund

• Life cover

• Funeral cover

• Medical aid hospital plan

• 15 x paid leave days per annum

• Long service leave after five years of employment

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

Apply for this role today, contact Justin Peach at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.co.za or email us your CV: [email protected].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If¹ you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.