Senior Mechanical Designer Engineer â?? Land Syste

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Designer Engineer Land Systems
Location: Silverton
Salary: Market related
Vacancy Type: Full-Time


Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required:

• BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering (obtained at a South African university)
• Minimum of 5 years mechanical design and engineering experience, specifically within Land Systems
• Extensive experience using advanced CAD software: SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, and Onshape
• Proficient in the development, prototyping, and production of mechanical systems for land platforms
• Strong background in both theoretical design and practical execution
• Valid Code B drivers licence
• Experience working with military standards, land defence systems, or armoured vehicle design

Beneficial requirements:

• Working knowledge of thermodynamics, materials, mechanical simulation, and production methods
• Familiarity with DFMEA, RFQs, white papers, and project costing
• Proficiency with Siemens TeamCenter PLM, MATLAB, EES, and SolidWorks Simulation
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and technical coordination skills
• Experience liaising with suppliers, procurement processes, and system installations
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC system integration in vehicle platforms
• Able to work under pressure and deliver on strict project timelines

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design of land defence systems from concept through to production
• Conduct simulations, feasibility studies, and technical evaluations
• Draft and review detailed technical documentation, layouts, and reports
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Oversee compliance in manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance
• Mentor junior team members and drive continuous design improvement
• Ensure all mechanical solutions meet project specs, safety, and military standards

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:

1. 1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
   2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
   3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.