Gauteng: Senior Mechanical Designer Engineer – Land Systems posted by Perfect Placement Recruitment
Posted on 2025-07-03 00:00:00
| Employer | Perfect Placement Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Category | Engineering Management |
| Location | Gauteng / Gauteng |
Job Summary
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 driver’s 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:
- That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
- Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
- 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.
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