Mechanical Design Engineer: Armoured Vehicles

Mechanical Design Engineer: Armoured Vehicles
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NES /Phind
Date posted:
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team specialising in the design and development of armoured and protected vehicles. The role involves working on mission-critical defence projects from concept through to production and in-service support.
POSITION INFO:
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...