Mechanical Design Engineer Job at Buckler Systems

Buckler Systems is a Nigerian defense solutions provider with strong expertise in manufacturing civilian armored vehicles, design, and prototyping of military vehicles and ordnance equipment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description


  • Designs, executes, and manages tests to collect statistically significant data to ensure technical specifications and product requirements are met
  • Responsible for mechanical part selection taking into consideration obsolescence, availability, design costs, mechanical products, and systems by developing and testing specifications and methods.
  • Evaluates and confirms mechanical systems and products by conducting research programs and applying principles of mechanics.
  • Using CAD and CAE software to design and oversee product blueprints.
  • Writing and documenting reports on Military equipment and engineering records.
  • Works closely with operations, manufacturing, and production engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture.
  • Develops mechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing
  • Constructs prototypes, performs physical testing on engineering prototypes and confirms designs with the CEO
  • Choose and interface with vendors for low cost and high performance.
  • Conform with local, state, and company engineering standards.
  • Design and implement manufacturing and maintenance policies.
  • manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; and soliciting observations from operators.
  • Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
  • Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities, confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
  • Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations, industry and business standards.
  • Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following the manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; and requesting special services.
  • Maintains system and product database by writing computer programs and entering data.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Maintaining and modifying equipment to ensure that it is safe, reliable, and efficient.
  • Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars, and when required, generates minutes from design reviews.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.