Automotive Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid, Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, invites a Mechanical Engineer to join our automotive design team. You will design, develop, and test components and systems, collaborating with cross‑functional engineers to deliver high‑performance solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 4 years' experience in automotive design, with proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) and simulations. Hybrid work in Cape Town plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 4+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test mechanical components and systems for automotive applications.
• Perform engineering calculations, simulations (FEA, CFD), and analyses for performance and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Create detailed drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Identify and implement design improvements to reduce costs and improve manufacturability.
• Assist in prototype development, testing, and validation.

Skills

CAD software

FEA/CFD simulations

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, invites a Mechanical Engineer to join our automotive design team. You will design, develop, and test components and systems, collaborating with cross‑functional engineers to deliver high‑performance solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 4 years' experience in automotive design, with proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) and simulations. Hybrid work in Cape Town plus benefits.