Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structural Analysis Lead

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Professional development opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in structural analysis to join our client in Queenstown. You will perform advanced mechanical analysis, develop simulation models, and interpret results to guide design decisions across diverse projects.

Strong expertise in FEA and structural mechanics is essential. The role requires a Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in ANSYS, Abaqus, and NASTRAN.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on structural mechanics and FEA.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in structural analysis for industrial/infrastructure projects.
• Expertise with FEA tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus and NASTRAN.
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills; leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural and mechanical analysis on complex components using FEA.
• Develop and validate finite element models for static, dynamic, thermal and fatigue analysis.
• Interpret results and provide clear recommendations and detailed reports.
• Collaborate with design engineers to refine designs for safety and performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers in structural analysis techniques.
• Lead multiple analysis projects and communicate results to stakeholders.

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in structural analysis to join our client in Queenstown. You will perform advanced mechanical analysis, develop simulation models, and interpret results to guide design decisions across diverse projects.

Strong expertise in FEA and structural mechanics is essential. The role requires a Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in ANSYS, Abaqus, and NASTRAN.