Automotive Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Innovative automotive projects

Advanced design tools

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking a detail-oriented Automotive Mechanical Engineer to join its product development team. You will design, develop, test, and validate mechanical systems and components for automotive applications.

This hybrid role blends on-site collaboration with focused remote work, offering opportunities to work on powertrain and chassis projects while ensuring durability and safety requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of mechanical design experience in the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software and engineering simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Strong understanding of materials science, thermodynamics, and mechanical principles.
• Experience with product development processes, including DVP&R (Design Validation Plan & Report).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems using CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks).
• Conduct engineering analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Create and manage technical drawings, specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Plan and execute testing procedures to validate component and system performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure design feasibility and quality.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement design improvements to enhance product performance and reliability.

Skills

CAD software

FEA/CFD

Mechanics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Automotive Mechanical Engineer to join their product development team in Queenstown. This role involves the design, development, testing, and validation of mechanical systems and components for automotive applications. You will work on projects ranging from powertrain components to chassis systems, ensuring they meet performance, durability, and safety requirements. This hybrid position allows for a blend of on-site collaboration and focused remote work, ideal for engineers who value both teamwork and independent problem-solving within a leading automotive manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems using CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks).
• Conduct engineering analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Create and manage technical drawings, specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Plan and execute testing procedures to validate component and system performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure design feasibility and quality.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement design improvements to enhance product performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in mechanical design and development within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software and engineering simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Strong understanding of materials science, thermodynamics, and mechanical principles.
• Experience with product development processes, including DVP&R (Design Validation Plan & Report).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Opportunities to work on innovative automotive technologies and projects.
• Access to advanced design and simulation tools.
• A collaborative and growth-oriented engineering environment.