Centurion Automotive Lead Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

International travel

Relocation assistance

Company car

Job summary

Placements24, a prominent Tier 1 supplier in the automotive sector, seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer for its Centurion, Gauteng facility. The role demands directing a team through design, development, and validation of advanced automotive components, from concept through mass production.

The ideal candidate will bring a master's in mechanical engineering, 10+ years in design with 3+ years in leadership, and strong CATIA/NX/CAE proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years in mechanical design and product development with 3+ years in leadership in automotive.
• Proven ability to launch complex automotive products.
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAE tools and automotive standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers in design, development, and validation of automotive components.
• Oversee the full product development lifecycle from concept to mass production.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with company goals and market needs.
• Ensure designs meet automotive performance, safety, and regulatory requirements (ISO/TS 16949).
• Utilize CAD/CAE tools for design, simulation, and optimization.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, QA, and sales.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Conduct root cause analysis for design issues and implement solutions.
• Stay updated on automotive trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic thinking

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

Placements24, a prominent Tier 1 supplier in the automotive sector, seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer for its Centurion, Gauteng facility. The role demands directing a team through design, development, and validation of advanced automotive components, from concept through mass production.

The ideal candidate will bring a master's in mechanical engineering, 10+ years in design with 3+ years in leadership, and strong CATIA/NX/CAE proficiency.