Innovative Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD & FEA)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop and test mechanical components and systems for future automotive applications using CAD software and simulation tools. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical engineering foundation, excellent CAD skills, and automotive industry experience.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into high-performance engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience, Automotive preferred.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and FEM tools.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing, DFm and automotive standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for automotive applications using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD).
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other simulations to validate designs for strength, durability, thermal performance, and manufacturability.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D models, drawings, and specifications for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated system design.
• Oversee prototype development and testing, iterating on designs.
• Ensure designs comply with automotive standards and customer requirements.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Pro/ENGINEER

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop and test mechanical components and systems for future automotive applications using CAD software and simulation tools. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical engineering foundation, excellent CAD skills, and automotive industry experience.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into high-performance engineering solutions.