Chassis Design Engineer — Vehicle Dynamics (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 700.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement provisions

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks an Automotive Chassis Design Engineer in Vereeniging to lead design and development of vehicle chassis systems, including suspension, steering, and braking components. You will contribute to advanced development programs and ensure optimal vehicle dynamics and safety.

The role demands a strong mechanical engineering background with hands-on chassis design experience, proficiency in CATIA/SolidWorks and FEA tools, and collaboration across CAE, testing, manufacturing, and

Qualifikationen

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical/automotive engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive chassis design and development experience.
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools, and strong understanding of vehicle dynamics.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop chassis components and systems using CAD software.
• Perform structural analysis (FEA) and durability testing for integrity.
• Optimize chassis systems for vehicle dynamics and handling characteristics.
• Collaborate with CAE, testing, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams.
• Develop and validate design specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Support prototype builds and vehicle testing, analyzing results and implementing changes.
• Stay current with chassis design trends and technologies.
• Prepare technical documentation for reviews and sign-offs.

Kenntnisse

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Chassis design experience

CAD proficiency

FEA knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Abaqus

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks an Automotive Chassis Design Engineer in Vereeniging to lead design and development of vehicle chassis systems, including suspension, steering, and braking components. You will contribute to advanced development programs and ensure optimal vehicle dynamics and safety.

The role demands a strong mechanical engineering background with hands-on chassis design experience, proficiency in CATIA/SolidWorks and FEA tools, and collaboration across CAE, testing, manufacturing, and