Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – FEA & CAD Innovation

Placements24; Benoni; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Learning opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer focused on design and analysis to join their Benoni team. You'll develop mechanical components and systems, ensuring performance, safety, and durability.You will apply CAD, FEA, and thermal analyses, create test plans, and collaborate with manufacturing to optimize for cost and production. This role requires 5+ years of experience and strong communication in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical design and analysis experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Strong understanding of material properties, manufacturing processes, and stress/strain relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information clearly.

Responsabilités

• Design mechanical components and systems using CAD for manufacturability and function.
• Perform detailed engineering analyses, including FEA and thermal analysis.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify performance and identify failures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to optimize designs for cost and production efficiency.
• Create technical documentation: drawings, specs, and reports.
• Troubleshoot design issues and implement reliable solutions.

Connaissances

CAD software

FEA

Thermal analysis

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Formation

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Abaqus

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer focused on design and analysis to join their Benoni team. You'll develop mechanical components and systems, ensuring performance, safety, and durability.You will apply CAD, FEA, and thermal analyses, create test plans, and collaborate with manufacturing to optimize for cost and production. This role requires 5+ years of experience and strong communication in a team environment.