Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the 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, and 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, and Creo).
  • Solid understanding of composite material behaviour, 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 the ability to manage complex design tasks.
  • Excellent communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
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  • Job Id
    JD1610692
  • Industry
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  • 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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