Automotive Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid & Innovative Projects

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Career training and advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer with an automotive specialization to design, develop, and test components and systems, ensuring performance, safety, and efficiency. You will work in a fast-paced automotive environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to bring innovative vehicle technologies to fruition.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, 4–7 years of automotive design experience, and proficiency in CATIA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering.
• 4–7 years of automotive design experience.
• Proficiency in CATIA and ANSYS.
• Strong understanding of automotive systems and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with product validation and testing methodologies in an automotive context.
• Excellent problem-solving and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for automotive applications using CAD.
• Conduct performance, stress, thermal, and vibration analyses.
• Develop and execute test plans for automotive components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, QA, and supply chain to ensure manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot design issues across the product lifecycle.

Skills

CATIA

ANSYS

Mechanical design

Automotive engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer with an automotive specialization to design, develop, and test components and systems, ensuring performance, safety, and efficiency. You will work in a fast-paced automotive environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to bring innovative vehicle technologies to fruition.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, 4–7 years of automotive design experience, and proficiency in CATIA