Aerostructures Engineer

About this role

• Introduction Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for aerospace technology, advanced engineering design and structural analysis?
• An established aerospace engineering company is seeking a skilled and motivated Aerostructures Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Somerset West.
• This is an opportunity to work on challenging aerospace projects, with a particular focus on gas turbine engine components, mechanical design, structural and thermal analysis, and system integration.
• The successful candidate will be involved in the full engineering lifecycle, from detailed design and simulation through to manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing.
• Working alongside experienced engineering professionals, you will gain valuable exposure to multidisciplinary projects, advanced engineering technologies and international aerospace applications.
• If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, have strong analytical and design capabilities, and are looking to advance your career in a technically stimulating environment, this opportunity offers excellent scope for professional development.
• Key Responsibilities Perform detailed mechanical design of gas turbine engine (GTE) components and integration jigs.
• Conduct structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA) to support component design, performance evaluation, safety assessments and service-life studies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on gas turbine engine and other aerospace projects.
• Review, oversee and approve CAD models, engineering designs and technical drawings.
• Support the fabrication and manufacturing of gas turbine engine components and integration jigs.
• Assist with system and subsystem integration, assembly and testing, both locally and internationally.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, assembly procedures, test documentation and project reports.
• Contribute to systems engineering and project management activities.
• Support manufacturing processes, technical requirements and quality assurance activities.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers on technical and project-related matters.
• Provide technical guidance and training to client engineering teams where required.
• Experience & Qualification BSc or BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant engineering experience .
• Practical experience in finite element analysis (FEA) modelling, preferably using ANSYS.
• Experience working on aerospace projects involving complex, interdependent engineering systems.
• Strong mechanical design capabilities with an innovative approach to engineering challenges.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical problem-solving.
• Fluency in English and an understanding of spoken Afrikaans.
• Advantageous: Master's degree (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering.
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in gas turbine engine design and analysis.
• Programming or scripting experience, preferably Python.
• Experience with engineering instrumentation and testing.
• Experience in CAD modelling and mechanical design software.
• Key Competencies Strong analytical thinking and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Innovative and practical approach to mechanical engineering design.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of taking ownership of engineering responsibilities.
• Strong organisational and technical communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, develop new technical skills and adapt to complex engineering challenges.
• Commitment to maintaining high engineering standards and delivering quality results.
• Additional Information Occasional international travel to client sites may be required to support engineering integration, testing and project activities.
• Interested?
• If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit the following documents: Updated CV Academic transcripts Matric certificate Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We appreciate the time and interest of all applicants.

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