Senior Mechanical Stress Engineer - FEA Leader (Polokwane)

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

Provident fund

Annual performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Stress Engineer for itsPolokwane, Limpopo-based team. You will lead the stress analysis of complex components using FEA, validating results with testing teams and driving design improvements for reliability and performance.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with Structural Mechanics focus, 9+ years in stress analysis and proficiency in ANSYS and Abaqus, underpinned by strong materials science knowledge and leadership

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with Structural Mechanics focus.
• Minimum 9 years in mechanical stress analysis and FEA.
• Expert proficiency in ANSYS Mechanical and Abaqus.
• Strong knowledge of material science, metallurgy and failure modes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical stress analysis of complex components and assemblies using FEA software.
• Perform static, dynamic, fatigue, and thermal stress analyses to predict component behavior under load.
• Validate simulation results through collaboration with testing teams and interpretation of experimental data.
• Develop robust FEA models, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in analysis processes.
• Define material properties and boundary conditions for accurate simulations.
• Provide expert technical guidance on material selection, design optimization, and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with design engineers to implement design changes that improve structural performance and reliability.
• Mentor and guide junior stress engineers, fostering technical development within the team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and best practices for stress analysis.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Structural mechanics

Problem solving

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Structural Mechanics / Applied Mechanics)

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Stress Engineer for itsPolokwane, Limpopo-based team. You will lead the stress analysis of complex components using FEA, validating results with testing teams and driving design improvements for reliability and performance.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with Structural Mechanics focus, 9+ years in stress analysis and proficiency in ANSYS and Abaqus, underpinned by strong materials science knowledge and leadership