Mechanical Design Engineer

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our advanced defence engineering team. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development and testing of next-generation military vehicle platforms, including armoured systems, mobility solutions, structural components and mission-critical subsystems.
This role requires a strong engineering foundation, exceptional analytical capability, and a passion for innovative mechanical design within a high-performance defence environment.
Key Responsibilities

  • Design, model and analyse mechanical systems and components for military vehicles.
  • Develop 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  • Conduct structural, thermal and dynamic analyses to ensure system integrity and reliability.
  • Support prototype development, testing and validation of vehicle subsystems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, electronics, survivability and manufacturing.
  • Ensure compliance with defence standards, safety regulations and quality requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide engineering justification for design decisions.
Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, graduating with high academic distinction (e.g., first-class honours, distinction, or GPA equivalent).
  • Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, NX).
  • Experience with FEA/CAE tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar) is highly desirable.
  • Solid knowledge of materials engineering, structural analysis, vehicle dynamics and mechanical systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a high-accuracy, safety-critical environment.
  • Strong communication and technical documentation abilities.
Please send your cv to

Skills Required

Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job

MNCJobs.co.za will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.


Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1619355
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned