Chief Mechanical Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES025708/RS

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Engineer: Mechanical to lead technical excellence within our Mechanical Engineering discipline. This senior leadership role is ideal for an accomplished engineer with deep expertise in structural design and a passion for innovation in the defence and aerospace sectors.

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Engineer: Mechanical to lead technical excellence within our Mechanical Engineering discipline. This senior leadership role is ideal for an accomplished engineer with deep expertise in structural design and a passion for innovation in the defence and aerospace sectors.

As the design authority in your field, you will guide the development of advanced antenna systems, combining strategic insight with hands-on technical leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

ð Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Design Authority

Serve as the design authority for mechanical/structural engineering
Lead complex system designs, ensuring technical excellence and robustness
Oversee design reviews, ensuring compliance, manufacturability, and performance integrity
Ensure alignment with defence and aerospace standards such as MIL-STD, STANAG, IEC, and ISO

Mentorship & Team Development

Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Support capability development within the mechanical engineering discipline

Opportunity & Strategy Support

Contribute to feasibility studies, concept development, and bid activities
Support strategic decision-making alongside executive leadership
Collaborate with other Chief Engineers across disciplines

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Drive research and development initiatives
Champion process improvements and engineering best practices
Contribute to intellectual property development and technical differentiation

ð¯ Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering

Experience

10+ years of relevant engineering experience
Proven track record of technical leadership and design authority roles

Core Expertise

Recognised subject matter expert in structural mechanics
Strong understanding of defence and aerospace engineering practices
Experience with structural analysis, materials, and system integration

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