Lead aerospace structural design in Kimberley, Northern Cape, applying advanced FEA and composite materials expertise to aircraft components.

This Lead Mechanical Engineer role directs structural initiatives for aircraft structures. You will guide engineers while applying structural mechanics, aerospace design principles, and project management capabilities. The work covers conceptualization, analysis, validation, and certification support.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and mentor mechanical engineers designing airframes, wings, and fuselage components
- Oversee concepts, feasibility studies, detailed design, integration, and certification support
- Conduct FEA for stress, strain, fatigue, and modal behavior
- Apply composite materials science to lightweight, high-strength structures




- Coordinate with aerodynamics, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams

Requirements:

- Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 10 years' structural design and analysis experience
- At least 5 years' aerospace leadership or supervisory experience
- Proficiency with NASTRAN, PATRAN, ABAQUS, CATIA, or SolidWorks
- Understanding of aerospace standards, certification, and testing methodologies

Use aerospace structural analysis, composite design, and engineering leadership to advance aircraft structures from concept through certification.

📌 Lead Aerospace Structural Engineer (Kimberley)
🏢 Placements24
📍 Kimberley