Remote Mechanical Engineer - Automotive Design

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote role to design automotive components and support the entire product lifecycle from concept through production. You will work with a global team to perform simulations, create 3D models and BOMs, and contribute to continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design for automotive systems, excellent communication for remote collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably automotive.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX) and CAE tools (ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Understanding of automotive components, manufacturing processes, and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work.
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components for automotive applications using CAD software.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration simulations to validate designs.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Develop and execute test plans, analyze results and provide feedback.
• Troubleshoot design-related issues during development and production.
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, safety, and cost targets.
• Support product launches and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote role to design automotive components and support the entire product lifecycle from concept through production. You will work with a global team to perform simulations, create 3D models and BOMs, and contribute to continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design for automotive systems, excellent communication for remote collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.