Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer (Jnr + Snr)
Location: Cape town - Airport City
Salary: Market related
Vacancy Type: Full-Time
Closing date for applications: End Dec 2024
Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required: - Education : Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- Experience :
- Junior Level : 1-2 years in mechanical or aerospace engineering with CAD skills.
- Senior Level : 3+ years in mechanical design with experience in airframe systems, including leadership roles.
- Software Skills : Proficiency in CAD software.
Beneficial requirements: - Software Proficiency : FEA or CFD knowledge is a plus.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills : Strong technical analysis and problem-solving abilities; senior-level should demonstrate expertise in airframe engineering.
- Teamwork & Communication : Strong collaboration skills, with senior-level engineers capable of leading team efforts and guiding junior engineers.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Airframe System Design :
- Develop and refine mechanical designs for airframe systems, ensuring adherence to performance and safety specifications.
- Utilize CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor) to produce detailed technical drawings and models.
- Prototype Development & Testing :
- Create and test prototypes for system validation, conducting analyses to evaluate structural integrity and functionality.
- Analyze results from simulations and testing, proposing design enhancements as needed.
- Documentation & Compliance :
- Prepare detailed design documentation, technical reports, and specifications aligned with industry regulations.
- Ensure all designs comply with regulatory standards, performing quality checks throughout development.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration :
- Work alongside electrical engineers, aeronautics specialists, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of airframe components.
- For senior roles, lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers in best practices.
- Project Management :
- Assist in project planning by estimating timelines and resources required for design tasks.
- Senior engineers will oversee project phases, ensuring timely completion and alignment with client specifications.
By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm: 1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.
PLEASE NOTE: Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
