Structural Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Remote work options

Large-scale projects

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 invites a highly skilled Structural Mechanical Engineer to strengthen our client’s Richards Bay-based engineering team. The role focuses on structural integrity and performance of mechanical systems and large-scale infrastructure projects, delivering rigorous analyses to ensure safety and reliability.

You will conduct detailed analyses (FEA), develop robust designs, and ensure compliance with ASME/BS standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in structural analysis.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in structural engineering and analysis.
• Experience with ASME, BS, or relevant international standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), to assess the integrity of mechanical designs.
• Develop and validate structural designs for various components and systems under different load conditions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate structural requirements into overall system designs.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing analysis methodologies, results, and recommendations.
• Provide technical expertise on structural aspects during project planning, execution, and review phases.

Skills

FEA software

Mechanics of materials

Fatigue analysis

Education

Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (structural analysis)

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a dedicated Structural Mechanical Engineer to bolster their engineering capabilities in Richards Bay . This role focuses on the structural integrity and performance of mechanical systems, components, and large-scale infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for conducting detailed structural analyses, ensuring designs can withstand operational loads and environmental conditions safely and reliably. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about structural design to work on significant projects and contribute to the company's reputation for robust engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), to assess the integrity of mechanical designs.
• Develop and validate structural designs for various components and systems under different load conditions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate structural requirements into overall system designs.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing analysis methodologies, results, and recommendations.
• Provide technical expertise on structural aspects during project planning, execution, and review phases.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in structural analysis.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in structural engineering and analysis.
• Expertise in using FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran).
• Deep understanding of mechanics of materials, elasticity, plasticity, and fatigue analysis.
• Experience with codes such as ASME, BS, or relevant international standards.
• Strong analytical reasoning and meticulous attention to detail for work in Richards Bay.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and specialization.
• Flexible remote working arrangements available.
• Exposure to large-scale, impactful engineering projects.
• A supportive environment that encourages innovation and technical excellence.