Mechanical Design Engineer - Automotive Components

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for an East London facility. This hybrid role combines on-site design work with remote analysis and documentation.

You will design innovative automotive components to meet performance, safety, and cost requirements, translating concepts into manufacturable designs. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical design foundation, automotive system understanding, and proficiency in CAD and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in automotive is preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD and FEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components for automotive applications using 3D CAD.
• Create detailed drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot design issues during prototyping and production.
• Participate in design reviews and present findings.
• Stay updated on automotive trends and technologies.
• Support product validation testing and data analysis.

Skills

CATIA

SolidWorks

FEA

Automotive knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in advanced component manufacturing, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for their **East London** facility. This hybrid role involves both collaborative design work on-site and remote tasks such as analysis and documentation. You will be responsible for designing and developing innovative automotive components that meet stringent performance, safety, and cost requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation vehicles and work with a forward-thinking engineering team. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in mechanical design principles, a good understanding of automotive systems, and proficiency with CAD and simulation tools. We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented engineer who can translate concepts into manufacturable designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components for automotive applications (e.g., chassis parts, engine components, interior systems) using 3D CAD software.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Perform mechanical analyses, including stress, thermal, and vibration simulations, to validate designs.
• Collaborate with product development teams, manufacturing engineers, and quality assurance to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot design-related issues during prototyping and production phases.
• Participate in design reviews and present design concepts and analysis results.
• Stay updated on automotive industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Support product validation testing and data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Experience with FEA software for structural analysis is highly desirable.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to automotive components (e.g., stamping, injection molding, casting).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities for a hybrid work environment.
• Knowledge of automotive standards (e.g., APQP, PPAP) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Medical aid scheme.
• Paid annual leave.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Work on exciting automotive projects.
• Hybrid work model for flexibility.