Senior Aerospace Mechanical Design Lead Critical Components

Placements24; Sandton; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for its client in Sandton, Gauteng. You will conceptualize, design, and validate complex aerospace components and systems, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring safety and performance through advanced analytical methods.

You will lead 3D CAD development, simulations, and cross-functional collaboration across systems engineering, manufacturing, and QA to deliver high-stakes aerospace projects with rigorous standards.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years of progressive mechanical design experience, focused on aerospace applications.
• Advanced degree required (Master's or PhD) in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Experience with aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and certification concepts.

Aufgaben

• Lead the mechanical design and development of aerospace components and systems in accordance with industry standards.
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings using CATIA/SolidWorks and write specifications.
• Perform FEA/CFD and thermal analyses to ensure structural integrity and performance.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, aerodynamicists, materials specialists and manufacturing teams.
• Oversee prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with ARP, DO-160 and customer specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Drive design concepts and technologies to enhance product capabilities.
• Manage project timelines and maintain thorough technical documentation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Systems engineering

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for its client in Sandton, Gauteng. You will conceptualize, design, and validate complex aerospace components and systems, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring safety and performance through advanced analytical methods.

You will lead 3D CAD development, simulations, and cross-functional collaboration across systems engineering, manufacturing, and QA to deliver high-stakes aerospace projects with rigorous standards.