Automotive Mechanical Engineer: Design, Testing & CAD

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Automotive tech exposure

On-site facilities

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer with an automotive specialization to join our Durban operations. You will design, develop, and test mechanical components and systems for vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency in a hands-on, site-based role.

The role requires 3-5 years in mechanical design, proficiency in CATIA/AutoCAD, and knowledge of automotive subsystems. You will collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure cost-effective mass production and stay current with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for automotive applications.
• Test and validate components; analyze results for improvements.
• Create 3D models and detailed drawings using CAD.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize for mass production and cost.
• Troubleshoot design issues during development and production.
• Stay updated on automotive technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Mechanical design

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

AutoCAD

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer with an automotive specialization to join our Durban operations. You will design, develop, and test mechanical components and systems for vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency in a hands-on, site-based role.

The role requires 3-5 years in mechanical design, proficiency in CATIA/AutoCAD, and knowledge of automotive subsystems. You will collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure cost-effective mass production and stay current with