Hybrid Mechanical Design Engineer — Automotive Innovator

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Híbrido; ZAR 520.000 - 860.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary + bonuses

Health insurance

Hybrid work

Paid time off

Professional development

Retirement plan

Discount programs

Collaborative environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to design automotive components and systems using CAD tools in a hybrid work setting. You will contribute to powertrain, chassis and thermal management projects, delivering robust, manufacturable designs for next‑generation vehicles.

Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will perform structural/thermal analyses, create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models, maintain BOMs, and drive design reviews to meet

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in automotive components or systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (CATIA/SolidWorks) and familiarity with FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of automotive engineering, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with DFM/DFA and working in hybrid environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop mechanical components and sub-systems for automotive applications using CAD software (CATIA/SolidWorks).
• Perform structural, thermal and vibration analyses to ensure performance and durability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
• Create detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, and BOMs for production.
• Support prototype builds and testing, analyze results and implement design improvements.
• Ensure designs meet customer specs, regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Troubleshoot design issues during development or production.
• Stay updated with automotive industry trends and advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical problem solving.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CATIA

SolidWorks

FEA software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to design automotive components and systems using CAD tools in a hybrid work setting. You will contribute to powertrain, chassis and thermal management projects, delivering robust, manufacturable designs for next‑generation vehicles.

Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will perform structural/thermal analyses, create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models, maintain BOMs, and drive design reviews to meet