Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer — Hybrid & Impactful

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Full medical and dental coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a mechanical design engineer to develop innovative automotive components, applying CAD to create robust 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs that meet safety and performance targets.

You will collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams, run simulations, validate designs through tests, and drive products from concept to production in a hybrid work environment with medical and dental coverage and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, with exposure to the automotive sector.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar.
• Understanding of automotive components and systems.
• Familiarity with basic FEA and simulation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new automotive mechanical components and systems using CAD.
• Create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
• Conduct simulations and analyses to optimize performance and durability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are feasible for production.
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and validation processes.
• Research new materials and technologies to improve product design and efficiency.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a mechanical design engineer to develop innovative automotive components, applying CAD to create robust 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs that meet safety and performance targets.

You will collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams, run simulations, validate designs through tests, and drive products from concept to production in a hybrid work environment with medical and dental coverage and retirement savings.