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

Reports to General Manager: Comminution

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 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.

Non-negotiable requirements:

Technical Qualification: BEng or BSc Engineering degree/qualification

7 to 10 years of experience in the mining industry – ideally crushing, but mineral processing will be considered. Also willing to consider heavy industries related to mining.

Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or managerial position in an Engineering environment 

Experience in managing a team relevant to the role (direct/indirect)

3–5 years in a senior design or lead engineering capacity.

Experience in equipment design, manufacturing, and field/service environments

No criminal record

The main skills considered:

• Mechanical Design experience i.e. personally handled mechanical design on their own
• Reading and interpretation of technical engineering drawings
• Ideally registered by ECSA 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

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.