Hybrid Mechanical Engineer - Automotive Design & Simulation

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join its automotive division in Stellenbosch. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, and you will design, develop, and test mechanical systems for next‑gen vehicles using CAD/CAE tools.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with at least four years of automotive design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks or CATIA, strong problem‑solving and teamwork skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 4 years of automotive design experience
• Proficiency in CAD/CAE tools
• Understanding of automotive systems and manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine mechanical components and systems for automotive applications using CAD software
• Conduct simulations and analyses (FEA, thermal analysis) to verify design integrity and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated system design
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for manufacturing and assembly
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues during development and production
• Contribute to material selection and manufacturing process evaluation
• Stay abreast of advancements in automotive mechanical engineering

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join its automotive division in Stellenbosch. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, and you will design, develop, and test mechanical systems for next‑gen vehicles using CAD/CAE tools.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with at least four years of automotive design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks or CATIA, strong problem‑solving and teamwork skills, and the ability to