Hybrid Chassis Design Engineer: Suspension & Dynamics

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Access to advanced design tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks an experienced Automotive Chassis Design Engineer. The role focuses on the design, development, and integration of vehicle chassis systems, including suspension, steering, and braking, to ensure optimal dynamics and safety.

The position is hybrid, with on-site work at the Bloemfontein facility and remote flexibility. You will perform CAD design, FEA analyses, develop test plans, and collaborate across engineering teams to deliver robust chassis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive chassis design experience.
• Proficient in CATIA or SolidWorks and FEA tools.
• Knowledge of suspension, steering and braking systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design chassis components and systems using CAD software.
• Perform FEA and simulations to optimize strength and durability.
• Define performance targets and develop test plans.
• Collaborate with dynamics and manufacturing teams.
• Maintain design documentation and reports.
• Stay updated on materials and modern chassis tech.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks an experienced Automotive Chassis Design Engineer. The role focuses on the design, development, and integration of vehicle chassis systems, including suspension, steering, and braking, to ensure optimal dynamics and safety.

The position is hybrid, with on-site work at the Bloemfontein facility and remote flexibility. You will perform CAD design, FEA analyses, develop test plans, and collaborate across engineering teams to deliver robust chassis