Mechanical Engineer (Fiber and Composite Structures)

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Job Location:

Knysna - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A Mechanical Engineer with experience in composite structures and fiber is required at a company based in Knysna. The company utilises technologies mounted on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or Drones in combination with exciting technologies to provide geophysical and geological data services to the Mining and Mineral Exploration industries to expand mining exploration across Namibia and South Africa.

Mechanical Engineer (Fiber and Composite Structures)
Knysna Western Cape

Minimum requirements and experience:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Mechatronic Engineering specialising in Material Science
Postgraduate qualification (Honours/Masters) is an advantage.
37 years relevant experience in an industrial mining manufacturing energy or construction environment (depending on seniority).
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (e.g. rotating equipment piping HVAC hydraulics or structures as applicable).
Strong understanding of composite mechanics and anisotropic materials.
Proficiency in CAD and analysis software (e.g. SolidWorks CATIA ANSYS Abaqus).
Knowledge of composite failure theories and testing methods.
Familiarity with composite repair techniques and quality control methods.
Understanding of relevant standards (ASTM ISO aerospace or industry-specific codes).

Responsibilities:

Design and execute a test program to characterize mechanical properties and lifetime expectancies of fiber structures and assemblies
Design and develop fibre-reinforced composite structures (e.g. CFRP GFRP hybrid composites).
Perform structural analysis including strength stiffness fatigue and failure modes.
Select appropriate materials fibre architectures resins and lay-up strategies.
Prepare detailed engineering drawings laminate schedules and specifications.
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
Build and iterate on test fixtures
Instrument-based testing and failure mode characterization
Generation of lifetime models through test data interpretation
Analysis of key variables affecting mechanical properties and lifetime expectancies
Contribute to design iteration by following a test drive approach and rigorous documentation
Conduct analytical and numerical analyses (FEA) of composite structures.
Evaluate load paths buckling impact resistance and damage tolerance.
Support weight optimisation and performance trade-off studies.
Interpret test data and correlate with analytical and simulation results.
Support composite manufacturing processes.

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Only SA citizens will be considered

Required Experience:

Mechanical Engineer (Fiber and Composite Structures)
Knysna Western Cape

Minimum requirements and experience:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Mechatronic Engineering specialising in Material Science
Postgraduate qualification (Honours/Masters) is an advantage.
37 years relevant experience in an industrial mining manufacturing energy or construction environment (depending on seniority).
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (e.g. rotating equipment piping HVAC hydraulics or structures as applicable).
Strong understanding of composite mechanics and anisotropic materials.
Proficiency in CAD and analysis software (e.g. SolidWorks CATIA ANSYS Abaqus).
Knowledge of composite failure theories and testing methods.
Familiarity with composite repair techniques and quality control methods.
Understanding of relevant standards (ASTM ISO aerospace or industry-specific codes).

Responsibilities:

Design and execute a test program to characterize mechanical properties and lifetime expectancies of fiber structures and assemblies
Design and develop fibre-reinforced composite structures (e.g. CFRP GFRP hybrid composites).
Perform structural analysis including strength stiffness fatigue and failure modes.
Select appropriate materials fibre architectures resins and lay-up strategies.
Prepare detailed engineering drawings laminate schedules and specifications.
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
Build and iterate on test fixtures
Instrument-based testing and failure mode characterization
Generation of lifetime models through test data interpretation
Analysis of key variables affecting mechanical properties and lifetime expectancies
Contribute to design iteration by following a test drive approach and rigorous documentation
Conduct analytical and numerical analyses (FEA) of composite structures.
Evaluate load paths buckling impact resistance and damage tolerance.
Support weight optimisation and performance trade-off studies.
Interpret test data and correlate with analytical and simulation results.
Support composite manufacturing processes.