Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Land Systems)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES021717/RS

Date posted:

Monday, June 2, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A defence company in Centurion is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.

POSITION INFO:
We are currently seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing Land Systems division.

The Role:
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and integration of complex mechanical systems for military and commercial land platforms. You will work across the full lifecycle of projects—from concept and prototyping through to validation, manufacture, and in-service support.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead mechanical design activities across multiple projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality
Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings using CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX)
Conduct engineering calculations, DFMEA, and tolerance stack-ups
Liaise with cross-functional teams including electrical, systems, and manufacturing engineering
Support prototype build and testing, and resolve technical issues through to production
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Junior Engineers
Ensure compliance with relevant defence standards and engineering regulations

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably within the defence or heavy vehicle sector
Strong background in land systems, armoured vehicles, or similar mechanical platforms
Proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM tools
Working knowledge of materials, structural analysis, and thermal/mechanical system integration
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

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