Lead Automotive Mechanical Engineer — R&D Innovator (Sandton)

Placements24; Hurlingham; On-site; ARS 137,489,000 - 192,484,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Professional development budget

Executive-level benefits

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer to join our prestigious R&D team in Sandton. The role involves designing, developing, and testing advanced mechanical systems for next-generation vehicles, including powertrain components, chassis, and thermal management.

You will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in automotive mechanical design and development.
• Expertise in CAD software CATIA and SolidWorks and simulation tools ANSYS and Abaqus.
• Deep understanding of materials science, mechanics of materials, and thermodynamics.
• Proven track record of launching complex automotive components or systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of automotive mechanical systems and components.
• Conduct in-depth analysis using FEA and CFD tools to optimize performance, durability, and efficiency.
• Develop and execute rigorous testing plans for prototypes and production components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior mechanical engineers.
• Stay abreast of emerging automotive technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer to join our prestigious R&D team in Sandton. The role involves designing, developing, and testing advanced mechanical systems for next-generation vehicles, including powertrain components, chassis, and thermal management.

You will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation from concept to production.