Mechanical Design Engineer: Armoured Vehicles

apartmentNetwork Recruitment placePretoria calendar_month 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop mechanical systems and structures for armoured vehicles
  • Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings
  • Design and integrate armour solutions, chassis, suspension, and vehicle subsystems
  • Perform mechanical calculations (strength, fatigue, vibration, and weight optimisation)
  • Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities
  • Liaise with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams
  • Ensure that designs comply with defence standards, safety, and customer requirements
  • Participate in design reviews and configuration control

Requirements:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Proven mechanical design experience in defence, automotive, or heavy engineering
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, and Inventor)
  • Strong understanding of structural design and manufacturing processes
  • Ability to work with confidential and controlled information
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