Mechanical Engineer – Advanced Composites (Hybrid, Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in advanced materials for a hybrid role in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA. You will design, test, and analyze components made from next‑generation composites, driving material selection, processing, and integration for high‑performance applications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of mechanical design/analysis experience, strong CAD/FEA skills, and a solid grounding in material science and composite manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design/analysis with advanced materials, particularly composites.
• Proficiency with CAD/FEA tools (Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Knowledge of material science principles and composites manufacturing processes (layup, autoclave, RTM).
• Experience with material testing equipment and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components using advanced composite materials.
• Conduct material characterization and mechanical/thermal/fatigue testing.
• Analyze material properties and failure mechanisms to optimize designs.
• Collaborate with R&D to explore new material applications and processing routes.
• Create detailed drawings, specs, and reports using CAD tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail/accuracy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

FEA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in advanced materials for a hybrid role in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA. You will design, test, and analyze components made from next‑generation composites, driving material selection, processing, and integration for high‑performance applications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of mechanical design/analysis experience, strong CAD/FEA skills, and a solid grounding in material science and composite manufacturing processes.