Hybrid NVH Mechanical Engineer - Automotive Acoustics

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape seeks a Mechanical Engineer with NVH expertise to design and optimize mechanical systems that reduce vehicle NVH. You will partner with acoustic specialists, use CATIA/SolidWorks for modeling, and conduct vibration analyses to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

You will collaborate across design, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams, contributing to automotive NVH targets and supporting testing activities in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4–6 years of mechanical design experience in automotive, focused on NVH or acoustics.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (CATIA/SolidWorks) and vibration analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of acoustics, materials, and vehicle component behavior.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems to reduce vehicle NVH (e.g., engine mounts, exhaust components, insulation).
• Collaborate with acoustic engineers to translate NVH targets into mechanical requirements.
• Use CAD tools to model parts with manufacturability in mind.
• Perform vibration and modal analyses to predict and mitigate acoustic issues.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing to meet acoustic and mechanical specs.
• Support vehicle integration and testing to enhance overall acoustic performance.
• Document design specs, test results, and analyses.

Skills

3D CAD

NVH acoustics

Vibration analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape seeks a Mechanical Engineer with NVH expertise to design and optimize mechanical systems that reduce vehicle NVH. You will partner with acoustic specialists, use CATIA/SolidWorks for modeling, and conduct vibration analyses to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

You will collaborate across design, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams, contributing to automotive NVH targets and supporting testing activities in a hybrid work environment.