Automotive Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full medical and retirement benefits

Employee vehicle discount programs

Vibrant Paarl work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Mechanical Engineer in Paarl to design, develop and test mechanical systems for next‑generation vehicles. You will work from concept to production on powertrain, chassis and thermal management projects.

The ideal candidate has a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, 3–5 years automotive design experience, proficiency in CATIA/SolidWorks and CAE tools, and strong problem‑solving skills in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of automotive mechanical design and development experience.
• Proficiency in CATIA/SolidWorks and CAE tools.
• Understanding of automotive systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with testing and validation of automotive components.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical components and systems for automotive applications (e.g., powertrain, chassis, thermal management).
• Conduct performance simulations, stress analysis, and durability testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers.
• Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and specifications for vehicle components.
• Support vehicle prototype builds and production launch activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement design improvements throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

CAE tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative automotive design and development firm, is seeking a talented Automotive Mechanical Engineer to contribute to their cutting-edge projects in Paarl . This role involves the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems and components for next-generation vehicles, focusing on performance, efficiency, and reliability. You will work within a collaborative team environment, tackling complex engineering challenges from concept to production, and playing a key role in bringing advanced automotive technologies to life. The ideal candidate has a deep passion for the automotive industry, a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles, and hands-on experience with vehicle systems, contributing to a culture of automotive innovation and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical components and systems for automotive applications (e.g., powertrain, chassis, thermal management).
• Conduct performance simulations, stress analysis , and durability testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers.
• Create detailed CAD models , drawings, and specifications for vehicle components.
• Support vehicle prototype builds and production launch activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement design improvements throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design and development within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks) and CAE tools.
• Understanding of automotive systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with testing and validation of automotive components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Full medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and innovative automotive projects .
• Collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous learning.
• Employee vehicle discount programs.
• A vibrant work environment in the scenic Paarl region.