The Senior Mechanical Engineer applies knowledge of engineering principles to design products such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc. Conducts product testing and creates models and prototypes. Designs, develops, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. Being a Senior Mechanical Engineer requires a bachelor’s degree of Mechanical Engineering. May be involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products. In addition, Senior Mechanical Engineer typically reports to a manager. Being a Senior Mechanical Engineer contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Working as a Senior Mechanical Engineer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience.
Senior Mechanical Engineer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide input into project schedule;
- Comply with technical standards, company procedures, regulatory and legal requirements;
- Input into quality management of vendor packages;
- Conceptual input into plant layouts;
- Travel to sites as required;
- Technical bid analysis;
- Integration of the selected mechanical equipment into functional systems;
- Technical management of vendor packages;
- Detail design calculation for conveyor systems, piping systems and platework;
- Prepare mechanical design criteria documentation;
- Provide construction and commissioning assistance to projects;
- Review and provide input into detail drawings;
- Provide input into constructability reviews and HAZOPs;
- Equipment selection and verification of vendor calculations;
- Prepare bills of quantities and budget estimates.
Requirements:
- Professionally registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer;
- Gained vast experience in a senior role and management of staff;
- Responsible for the design, specification and implementation monitoring;
- BSc: Mechanical Engineering;
- BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering;
- Experience in plumbing, drainage, medical gases, lifts, escalators, air conditioning, heating and ventilation as well as refrigeration;
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience;
- 10 years experience;
- Great communication and leadership skills;
- Working knowledge of relevant South African standards (SANS, National Building Regulations);
- PMP optional, but would be highly beneficial;
- Valid drivers license;
- B. Eng or B. Sc Mechanical Engineering;
- 5 year’s design experience in mechanical building services projects;
- Pr Eng registered.