Permanent - Engineering Manager Comminution - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Reports to General Manager: Comminution.

• a) Product Design and Development

  Lead the design and development of all crushing equipment and systems. Ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and aligned with customer and operational requirements.

  Oversee 3D modelling, detailed drawings, BOMs (Bills of Material) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis). Ensure compliance with relevant mining and safety standards.

• b) Leadership

  Manage, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical/design engineers and drafters. Set clear objectives and conduct departmental performance reviews.

  Manage multiple design projects / initiatives from concept through to production release. Allocate resources, track progress, and ensure timelines and budgets are met.

  Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis). Foster innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

• c) Cross-Functional Collaboration

  Work closely with product management, manufacturing, supply chain, field service, and sales teams.

  Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions. Support aftermarket and service teams with technical guidance and field issue resolution.

  Commission new equipment to comply with the company's functional specification.

• d) Engineering Standards and Compliance

  Establish and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and design guidelines. Ensure regulatory and industry compliance (e.g., ISO, ASME, CE, SANS).

  Manage all crushing design documentation (e.g., machine registers, IPC, maintenance manuals). Manage configuration control system.

• e) Support Manufacturing and Quality

  Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design-for-manufacturing (DFM) issues. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions on quality concerns.

  Provide technical input during production trials and testing.

  Integrate energy efficiency and environmental considerations into product design. Support compliance with environmental regulations and standards.

• f) Budgeting and Cost Control

  Develop and manage the engineering department budget. Monitor design costs and implement value engineering initiatives.

  Participate in cost-reduction and efficiency improvement programs.

• BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering or similar technical qualifications

• 8-10 years of engineering experience (mechanical or structural design)
• 3-5 years in a senior design or lead engineering capacity
• Experience in equipment design, manufacturing, and field/service environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, interface with clients, and manage project timelines and costs.

• Proven experience in the mining industry, preferably with crushing, processing, or materials handling equipment.
• Strong technical background with sound engineering principles.
• Proficient in CAD software; experience with 3D modelling and drafting.
• FEA (Finite Element Analysis) experience advantageous.
• Structural design experience beneficial.
• Familiarity with document and data management systems.
• Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and cross-functional planning skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a creative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Commercially aware, with understanding of cost implications and value engineering.
• Agile, innovative thinker with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Capable of rapid prototyping and testing of design ideas.
• "Out-of-the-box" thinker who thrives in dynamic environments.
• Valid driver's license and own transport (for site visits or field support as needed).
• Willing and able to travel locally and internationally.