Permanent
Technical Lead (Mechanical)
Pretoria, Gauteng
unknown
About this role
Employer: E&D Recruiters
Technical Lead Engineer vacancy in Centurion. To own the delivery of product development projects from conception through qualification. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, and 5+ years of relevant experience, is required.
Technical Lead (Mechanical)
Centurion
Requirements:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related discipline)
* 5+ years in Product Development engineering, with at least 2 years in technical or project leadership roles
* Proven experience in multi-disciplinary product development (RF, antenna systems, defence/aerospace preferable)
* Strong understanding of systems engineering, requirements management, and verification & validation
* Experience leading design reviews, managing risks, and communicating with stakeholders
* Familiarity with defence, aerospace, or telecom standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, STANAG, EMC, safety)
Computer Literacy:
* MS Excel (Proficient)
* MS Word (Proficient)
* MS PowerPoint (Proficient)
* Microsoft Business Central (beneficial)
Responsibilities:
* Demonstrate leadership by guiding cross-disciplinary teams with clarity and accountability
* Maintain strong technical depth in systems engineering and at least one core discipline (RF, Electronics, Mechanical, or Firmware)
* Execute projects with discipline, meeting schedule, cost, and scope commitments
* Communicate effectively with engineers, project office, executives, and external partners
* Solve problems analytically and proactively, balancing short-term project delivery with long-term sustainability
* Adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professional integrity
* Project Leadership & Execution
* Technical Ownership
* Opportunity Development (Pre-Project Stage)
* Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
* People & Mentorship
* Process & Continuous Improvement
Apply via www.edrecruiters.co.za or submit your CV to cv@edrecruiters.co.za (#3940)
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