Mechanical Design Engineer

PRR Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

PRR Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a Midrand-based permanent role in a leading defence and mobility engineering organisation. You will own full product‑life‑cycle design, development, prototyping, testing and support of mechanical systems.

Applicants should have 5–7 years in mechanical design, degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering, and experience with SolidWorks or Onshape; military vehicle design experience is advantageous; strong CAD, instrumentation and

Qualifications

• Degree/N‑Dip/B‑Tech in Mechanical or Design Engineering.
• 5–7 years Mechanical Design Engineering experience.
• Experience in military vehicle design advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, Onshape, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Concept design, calculations, layouts, and FEA evaluation.
• Create solid models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Ensure correct drawing standards and technical integrity.
• Support prototype build, testing, and design improvements.
• Communicate with manufacturing and subcontractors during development.
• Manage subsystem design, documentation, and project targets.
• Attend internal and client design reviews.
• Provide production, procurement, and logistics support.

Skills

FEA evaluation

Concept design

Detail manufacturing drawings

Prototype testing

Strong communication

Education

Degree/N‑Dip/B‑Tech in Mechanical or Design Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Midrand Permanent | Engineering Department

A leading engineering organisation in the defence and mobility sector is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. The role covers full product‑life‑cycle design, development, prototyping, testing, and support of mechanical systems and components.

Key Responsibilities

• Concept design, calculations, layouts, and FEA evaluation
• Create solid models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings
• Ensure correct drawing standards and technical integrity
• Support prototype build, testing, and design improvements
• Communicate with manufacturing and subcontractors during development
• Manage subsystem design, documentation, and project targets
• Attend internal and client design reviews
• Provide production, procurement, and logistics support

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/N‑Dip/B‑Tech in Mechanical or Design Engineering
• 5–7 years Mechanical Design Engineering experience
• Experience in military vehicle design advantageous
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles
• Proficient in SolidWorks, Onshape, or similar

Other Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and validation
• High attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong product‑design knowledge