Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer — Polokwane

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for aerospace applications. You will lead design and development of complex mechanical systems, from concept to testing, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 7+ years in aerospace design, expert CAD/CAE skills (CATIA V5, Siemens NX) and hands-on FEA/CFD experience, and strong communication across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design within aerospace industry.
• Expert proficiency in CATIA V5 and Siemens NX for aerospace design.
• Strong experience with FEA and CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, Star-CCM+).
• Knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.
• Familiarity with aerospace regulations and AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced mechanical components and sub-systems for aircraft and spacecraft applications.
• Utilize CAD software (CATIA V5, Siemens NX) for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Perform structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses using FEA/CFD tools.
• Create design documentation, drawings, specifications, and manufacturing instructions per aerospace standards (AS9100).
• Collaborate with systems engineers, materials specialists, and manufacturing engineers throughout development.
• Support prototypes, testing, and validation activities; implement design improvements.

Skills

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

FEA

CFD

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Star-CCM+

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for aerospace applications. You will lead design and development of complex mechanical systems, from concept to testing, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 7+ years in aerospace design, expert CAD/CAE skills (CATIA V5, Siemens NX) and hands-on FEA/CFD experience, and strong communication across cross-functional teams.