Lead Aerospace Stress & FEA Engineer — Structures

Placements24; George; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Significant paid annual leave

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Stress Analysis Engineer to guide advanced structural analyses for aerospace components. Based on-site, you will lead complex FEA projects, develop and validate models for static, dynamic and fatigue loading, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

The role requires a Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 10+ years in aerospace stress analysis, and expert use of NASTRAN or Abaqus.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in stress analysis within aerospace.
• Expert proficiency in FEA software such as NASTRAN or Abaqus.
• Experience leading engineering projects and teams.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsabilidades

• Spearhead the stress analysis and structural integrity assessment of aerospace components and assemblies using advanced FEA techniques.
• Develop and validate complex finite element models for static, dynamic, and fatigue analysis under various loading conditions.
• Interpret results, identify potential failure modes, and provide design recommendations to optimize performance and weight.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and collaborate with design/manufacturing teams.

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Stress Analysis Engineer to guide advanced structural analyses for aerospace components. Based on-site, you will lead complex FEA projects, develop and validate models for static, dynamic and fatigue loading, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

The role requires a Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 10+ years in aerospace stress analysis, and expert use of NASTRAN or Abaqus.