Hybrid Aerospace Mechanical Engineer: Design & Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Aerospace Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and test advanced mechanical systems for aviation applications. You will apply CAD/CAE tools and lead simulations to validate performance while collaborating with systems engineers and manufacturing teams.

The role demands a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least six years in design and analysis, with CATIA/SolidWorks and ANSYS/Nastran proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, preferably in aerospace.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAE tools (CATIA/SolidWorks) and FEA tools (ANSYS/Nastran).
• Strong understanding of materials science, fatigue analysis, and dynamics.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems and components for aerospace applications, adhering to safety and performance standards.
• Utilize CAD/CAE tools to create designs, run simulations, and validate performance.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, aerodynamicists, and manufacturing specialists throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and oversee testing procedures for mechanical components and assemblies.

Skills

Aerospace CAD

FEA/CAE Analysis

CATIA/SolidWorks

Materials & Fatigue

Team Collaboration

Education

BSc/MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Nastran

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Aerospace Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and test advanced mechanical systems for aviation applications. You will apply CAD/CAE tools and lead simulations to validate performance while collaborating with systems engineers and manufacturing teams.

The role demands a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least six years in design and analysis, with CATIA/SolidWorks and ANSYS/Nastran proficiency.