Shape aircraft structures in Kimberley, Northern Cape, leading engineers through design, integration, validation, and certification support.
As Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will oversee structural design for airframes, wings, and fuselage components. The position combines aircraft structural expertise, metals and composites knowledge, and advanced analytical capability. Collaboration supports design integrity and manufacturability across aerospace teams.

Key Responsibilities
Direct complete structural design cycles from concepts through detailed integrationEvaluate flight loads using stress, fatigue, strain, and modal analysisDevelop drawings, specifications, and aerospace-compliant stress reportsLead design reviews with management, customers,



and regulatory bodiesPresent technical findings and maintain detailed design documentationRequirements: Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace EngineeringTen years' structural design and analysis experience minimumFive years' leadership or supervisory experience in aerospaceAircraft structures expertise spanning metals, composites, and manufacturingStrong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skillsBring aircraft structures leadership, certification knowledge, and rigorous analysis to critical aerospace designs in Northern Cape.

📌 Aircraft Structures Engineering Lead (Canada)
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