Senior Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer

Placements24; Zonhoven; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Advanced facilities

Job summary

Unknown Aerospace in Paarl, Western Cape, ZA seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of complex aerospace systems. You will work across disciplines from concept to production, ensuring designs meet stringent aerospace standards.

The role requires 7+ years in mechanical design with aerospace focus, strong CAD/FEA skills, and a deep understanding of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years in mechanical design; 5+ years in aerospace.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX)
• Strong experience with FEA software (ANSYS, NASTRAN)
• Deep understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards, regulations, and certification requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Eligible for security clearance and on-site in Paarl

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of aerospace components from concept to detailed design.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models and BOMs.
• Perform stress, thermal, vibration, and fatigue analysis using FEA tools.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure designs are producible, cost-effective, and meet quality standards.
• Specify materials, tolerances, and surface finishes for critical aerospace components.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and production hardware.
• Conduct design reviews with clients and regulatory bodies.
• Provide technical leadership to junior design engineers.
• Ensure designs comply with AMS, MIL-STD and customer specs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues encountered during manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes.

Skills

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

FEA

PDM/PLM

Aerospace materials

Manufacturing processes

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

CATIA

PLM systems

Job description

Unknown Aerospace in Paarl, Western Cape, ZA seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of complex aerospace systems. You will work across disciplines from concept to production, ensuring designs meet stringent aerospace standards.

The role requires 7+ years in mechanical design with aerospace focus, strong CAD/FEA skills, and a deep understanding of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.