Structural Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Structural Mechanical Engineer to join its Bloemfontein team. You will perform detailed structural analyses, develop design specifications, and collaborate with design and manufacturing to ensure structural safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of mechanics of materials, finite element analysis, and a commitment to engineering excellence, contributing to major projects in a stable company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on structural analysis.
• 5+ years of experience in structural mechanical design and analysis.
• Proficiency in FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed structural analysis and simulations (FEA) on mechanical components and assemblies to assess strength, stiffness, and fatigue life.
• Develop and refine designs for mechanical structures to meet performance, safety, and cost requirements.
• Create comprehensive engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports detailing structural integrity.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate structural requirements into overall system designs.
• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations for structural failures, proposing corrective actions.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, codes, and standards related to structural mechanics.

Skills

Structural analysis

Fatigue analysis

Mechanics of materials

Solid mechanics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on structural analysis

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical Structural Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team in Bloemfontein. This role focuses on ensuring the integrity and robustness of mechanical structures under various loading conditions. You will be responsible for performing detailed structural analyses, developing design specifications, and collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to guarantee structural safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of mechanics of materials, finite element analysis, and a commitment to engineering excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant engineering projects within a stable and reputable company.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed structural analysis and simulations (FEA) on mechanical components and assemblies to assess strength, stiffness, and fatigue life.
• Develop and refine designs for mechanical structures to meet performance, safety, and cost requirements.
• Create comprehensive engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports detailing structural integrity.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate structural requirements into overall system designs.
• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations for structural failures, proposing corrective actions.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, codes, and standards related to structural mechanics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on structural analysis.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in structural mechanical design and analysis.
• Expertise in using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of mechanics of materials , solid mechanics, and fatigue analysis.
• Familiarity with material properties and selection for structural applications.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail for ensuring structural integrity in Bloemfontein.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities to ...……….