Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in composite materials and advanced manufacturing. In this role, you will lead the design and development of high-performance composite components and structures, ensuring innovative, lightweight, and robust solutions across our product portfolio.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end mechanical design of composite components, from concept to production release.
  • Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings to industry standards.
  • Select appropriate composite materials, lay-up strategies, and manufacturing processes (e.g., prepreg, RTM, filament winding, vacuum infusion).
  • Perform structural analysis and optimization of composite designs using FEA tools.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and materials engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and production efficiency.
  • Support prototype builds, testing campaigns, and performance validation activities.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, design best practices, and material innovation.
Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in mechanical design within the composites industry (aerospace, automotive, marine, sporting goods, industrial, etc.).
  • Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo).
  • Solid understanding of composite material behavior, laminate theory, and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, HyperWorks or similar) for composite structures.
  • Excellent knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and industry standards.
  • Strong project leadership skills and ability to manage complex design tasks.
  • Excellent communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1609000
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
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