Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer — CAD & FEA

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary package

medical aid

retirement fund benefits

paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a key automotive design role in Mahikeng, North West. You will contribute to the full product development cycle from concept through prototyping and testing, applying CAD and FEA tools to meet stringent performance and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical design background, knowledge of automotive standards, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 4 years in mechanical design, automotive preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD and FEA simulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive mechanical components using CAD.
• Create detailed drawings, BOMs, and specs per automotive standards.
• Conduct stress, thermal, and vibration analyses (FEA).
• Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, and QA.
• Plan prototype development and validation testing.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement robust designs.
• Evaluate new materials and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a key automotive design role in Mahikeng, North West. You will contribute to the full product development cycle from concept through prototyping and testing, applying CAD and FEA tools to meet stringent performance and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical design background, knowledge of automotive standards, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.