Hybrid Mechanical Design Engineer – Automotive R&D

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to join its R&D team. You will take designs from concept to production, using advanced CAD tools and CAE simulations, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering and 3–5 years of automotive design experience. Hybrid work options are available, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions for new vehicle programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant discipline).
• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience, preferably automotive.
• Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA/SolidWorks/NX) and CAE tools (ANSYS/Abaqus).
• Strong understanding of automotive components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for automotive applications, meeting performance, cost, and timing targets.
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation using leading software.
• Run stress, thermal, and vibration simulations with CAE tools.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and testing to ensure feasibility and manufacturability.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation; implement revisions as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical support throughout product development.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for project reviews.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to join its R&D team. You will take designs from concept to production, using advanced CAD tools and CAE simulations, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering and 3–5 years of automotive design experience. Hybrid work options are available, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions for new vehicle programs.