Technical Lead (Mechanical)

Recruiter:

E&D Recruiters

Job Ref:

Pta003940/EP

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Technical Lead Engineer vacancy in Centurion. To own the delivery of product development projects from conception through qualification. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, and 5+ years of relevant experience, is required.

POSITION INFO:
Technical Lead (Mechanical)

Centurion

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related discipline)
5+ years in Product Development engineering, with at least 2 years in technical or project leadership roles
Proven experience in multi-disciplinary product development (RF, antenna systems, defence/aerospace preferable)
Strong understanding of systems engineering, requirements management, and verification & validation
Experience leading design reviews, managing risks, and communicating with stakeholders
Familiarity with defence, aerospace, or telecom standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, STANAG, EMC, safety)

Computer Literacy:

MS Excel (Proficient)
MS Word (Proficient)
MS PowerPoint (Proficient)
Microsoft Business Central (beneficial)

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate leadership by guiding cross-disciplinary teams with clarity and accountability
Maintain strong technical depth in systems engineering and at least one core discipline (RF, Electronics, Mechanical, or Firmware)
Execute projects with discipline, meeting schedule, cost, and scope commitments
Communicate effectively with engineers, project office, executives, and external partners
Solve problems analytically and proactively, balancing short-term project delivery with long-term sustainability
Adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professional integrity
Project Leadership & Execution
Technical Ownership
Opportunity Development (Pre-Project Stage)
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
People & Mentorship
Process & Continuous Improvement

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