Powertrain Design Engineer – CAD, Prototyping & Testing

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Annual performance bonuses

Professional development and training

East London location

Stable employment with a reputable OEM

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Design Engineer focused on automotive powertrains for an on-site role in East London, Eastern Cape. You will develop powertrain components, perform CAD modeling, and run CAE analyses to ensure performance and durability.

Work with cross-functional teams to prototype and validate designs. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in mechanical design for powertrain systems, strong CAD skills (CATIA V5, NX), and a solid understanding of engine and transmission concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design, focusing on automotive powertrain systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (CATIA V5, Siemens NX) and CAE tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for automotive powertrains (engines, transmissions, drivelines).
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings using CATIA V5 and Siemens NX.
• Perform engineering analysis (stress, thermal, vibration) using FEA/CFD tools to validate designs.
• Specify materials and processes for powertrain components.
• Collaborate with R&D, testing, and manufacturing teams through the development lifecycle.
• Plan prototype builds and performance testing to drive design improvements.
• Ensure designs meet performance, durability, regulatory, and cost targets.
• Troubleshoot design issues and prepare technical documentation.

Skills

Powertrain design

3D CAD proficiency

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

FEA/CFD tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Design Engineer focused on automotive powertrains for an on-site role in East London, Eastern Cape. You will develop powertrain components, perform CAD modeling, and run CAE analyses to ensure performance and durability.

Work with cross-functional teams to prototype and validate designs. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in mechanical design for powertrain systems, strong CAD skills (CATIA V5, NX), and a solid understanding of engine and transmission concepts.