Chief Mechanical Design Engineer - Automotive Systems

Triz Engineering Solutions; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Triz Engineering Solutions is seeking a Lead Engineer (Mechanical Design) to steer and optimize our mechanical design operations. You will lead a team, interface with customers, manage project timelines, and ensure designs meet specifications and standards.

You will perform CAD design tasks, maintain PDM data, and drive design reviews with internal teams and suppliers. Travel may be required; a strong focus on detail, leadership, and communication is essential.

Qualifications

• BEng, BSc or BTech in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering (15+ years post-graduate design experience preferred).
• Willing to travel overseas for variable periods as needed.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; attention to detail and task management.
• Experience in automotive engineering development or similar preferred; ability to leverage AI-enabled tools for design governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a high-performing mechanical design team.
• Interface with customers to understand project requirements and allocate design resources.
• Manage project timelines to milestones and communicate deviations.
• Organize internal and external design reviews to validate technical soundness and compliance.
• Execute CAD design tasks (3D modelling, 2D drawings) and maintain product data in PDM systems.
• Provide production support and handle administrative duties including performance reviews.

Skills

Willing to travel

Attention to detail

Task management

English communication

AI-enabled tooling

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical or Mechatronics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Triz Engineering Solutions is seeking a Lead Engineer (Mechanical Design) to steer and optimize our mechanical design operations. You will lead a team, interface with customers, manage project timelines, and ensure designs meet specifications and standards.

You will perform CAD design tasks, maintain PDM data, and drive design reviews with internal teams and suppliers. Travel may be required; a strong focus on detail, leadership, and communication is essential.