Mechanical Engineer - Automotive Components

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mechanical Engineer for its automotive components division in a hybrid East London environment. You will design, develop, and test critical automotive parts, bringing concepts to production while meeting performance, safety, and durability standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of automotive design experience, with CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/CATIA) and basic analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably automotive.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA) and basic engineering analysis tools.
• Understanding of automotive components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills for a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for automotive applications, using CAD for modeling and drafting.
• Perform engineering analysis, including stress analysis and tolerance stack-up, to ensure reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to optimize designs for mass production (DFM).
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation.
• Support prototype build and testing, analyze results, and implement design improvements.
• Work with cross-functional teams (QA and R&D) to meet project objectives.

Skills

CAD software

Stress analysis

BOMs

DFM

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join their automotive components division, operating with a hybrid work model in East London . This role focuses on the design, development, and testing of critical automotive parts and sub-assemblies. You will be involved in bringing innovative component solutions from concept to production, ensuring they meet rigorous industry standards for performance, safety, and durability. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about the automotive sector to contribute to cutting-edge product development within a well-established company.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical components and systems for automotive applications, utilizing CAD software for modeling and drafting. Perform engineering analysis, including stress analysis and tolerance stack-up, to ensure component reliability and performance. Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are optimized for mass production (DFM). Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation. Support prototype build and testing activities, analyzing results and implementing design improvements. Work with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance and R&D, to meet project objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably within the automotive industry . Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and basic engineering analysis tools. Understanding of automotive component functionality, materials, and manufacturing processes. Good communication and problem-solving skills, suitable for a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance incentives. Comprehensive health and retirement benefits. Structured career development path and training opportunities. Enjoy a blend of office and remote work, offering flexibility. Contribute to the advancement of automotive technology in East London .