Senior Mechanical Design Analyst

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Analyst to strengthen our engineering capabilities. The role combines hybrid work with essential in-office collaboration at our Mahikeng facility.

You will perform advanced simulations to ensure design integrity, performance, and reliability under varied conditions. You will focus on FEA, dynamic and fatigue analyses, validate results with experimental data, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Computational Engineering.
• 5–7 years of mechanical design analysis and simulation experience.
• Proficiency with FEA packages ANSYS, Abaqus or NASTRAN.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess stress, strain, vibration, and thermal behavior.
• Perform dynamic simulations, fatigue analysis, and failure mode prediction.
• Validate simulation results with experimental data and refine models.
• Collaborate with designers to propose design improvements.
• Develop analytical methodologies and best practices.
• Prepare comprehensive analysis reports with conclusions and recommendations.
• Contribute to design reviews from an analytical perspective.
• Stay current with simulation software advancements.
• Mentor junior analysts in simulation best practices.
• Support root cause analysis for design-related failures.

Skills

Analytical thinker

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Mechanical Design Analyst to strengthen their engineering capabilities. This role adopts a hybrid work model, offering a blend of remote flexibility and essential in-office collaboration at our facility in Mahikeng, North West . You will be responsible for performing advanced simulations and analyses on mechanical designs to ensure their integrity, performance, and reliability under various operational conditions. Your expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other simulation techniques will be crucial in validating designs, identifying potential failure modes, and optimizing for strength, durability, and efficiency. This is a key position for driving innovation and ensuring the highest quality standards in our product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess stress, strain, vibration, and thermal behavior of mechanical components and systems.
• Perform dynamic simulations, fatigue analysis, and failure mode prediction.
• Validate simulation results with experimental data and refine analytical models accordingly.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical designers and engineers to interpret analysis results and propose design improvements.
• Develop and maintain robust analytical methodologies and best practices.
• Prepare comprehensive analysis reports, detailing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Contribute to design reviews, providing critical insights from an analytical perspective.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in simulation software and analytical techniques.
• Mentor junior analysts and engineers in simulation best practices.
• Support root cause analysis for design-related failures.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience focused on mechanical design analysis and simulation (FEA).
• Proven expertise in using commercial FEA software packages (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN).
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, material science, and vibration theory.
• Experience with scripting or programming for automation of analysis tasks is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and technical reporting abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborating with team members both remotely and in-office.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering accurate and reliable analysis results.
• Experience in industries such as automotive, aerospace, or heavy machinery is advantageous.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement fund contributions, and opportunities for professional development.
• The hybrid work arrangement provides flexibility while fostering team synergy.
• This role is an excellent opportunity to apply your advanced analytical skills within our Mahikeng, North West operations, contributing to high-stakes engineering projects.