Aerospace Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative environment

State-of-the-art aerospace projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Mechanical Engineer to join their Kimberley-based team. You will design, analyze, and test mechanical systems for aerospace applications, contributing to cutting-edge projects and maintaining high standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of aerospace design experience, proficiency with CATIA or NX, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design within the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in aerospace CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX) and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN).
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and industry regulations.
• Experience with systems engineering principles and development lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for aerospace applications, ensuring compliance with strict standards.
• Perform detailed structural analysis , thermal analysis, and vibration testing on aerospace components.
• Create detailed CAD models and technical drawings using industry-standard software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including structural, electrical, and systems engineers.
• Contribute to the selection of materials and manufacturing processes suitable for aerospace environments.
• Support testing, validation, and qualification activities for new designs.

Skills

Experience in aerospace design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

CATIA

NX

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team in Kimberley . This role is integral to the design, development, and testing of critical mechanical systems for aerospace applications. You will work on cutting-edge projects, applying advanced engineering principles to solve complex challenges in a demanding industry. The ideal candidate is passionate about aerospace technology and possesses a strong background in mechanical design, analysis, and problem-solving within this specialized field.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for aerospace applications, ensuring compliance with strict standards.
• Perform detailed structural analysis , thermal analysis, and vibration testing on aerospace components.
• Create detailed CAD models and technical drawings using industry-standard software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including structural, electrical, and systems engineers.
• Contribute to the selection of materials and manufacturing processes suitable for aerospace environments.
• Support testing, validation, and qualification activities for new designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design within the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in aerospace CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX) and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN).
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and industry regulations.
• Experience with systems engineering principles and development lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art aerospace projects.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Contribution to significant advancements in aerospace technology.