Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer – Hybrid

Placements24

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 650,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

International collaboration and travel

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Pretoria to design and validate next-generation automotive components. The role involves CAD-based development, analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful production readiness.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive design, proficiency in CATIA/SolidWorks, and familiarity with CAE tools and IATF 16949 standards. This hybrid position blends on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years of mechanical design experience in automotive components.
Proficiency in 3D CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks) and CAE tools for simulation.
Solid understanding of automotive manufacturing, materials, and IATF 16949 standards.
Experience with product development cycles in the automotive industry.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop automotive mechanical components using CAD software, ensuring performance targets.
Conduct stress, vibration, and durability analyses to validate designs.
Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and QA for seamless integration and production readiness.
Create detailed drawings, specifications, and BOMs for prototype and mass production.
Troubleshoot design issues and implement improvements for reliability.
Stay updated on latest trends and technologies in automotive design.