Lead Automotive Design Engineer — Hybrid, Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Lead Automotive Design Engineer to shape exterior and interior concepts, translating sketches into producible components. You will lead a team of designers and engineers in a hybrid on-site/remote environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in automotive design, strong CAD skills (CATIA, Alias, SolidWorks) and rendering proficiency, with a passion for innovation and manufacturing feasibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of automotive design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficient in CATIA, Alias or SolidWorks, and rendering tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead exterior and interior design from concept to production readiness.
• Oversee 3D modeling and high-fidelity renderings.
• Collaborate with styling, engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Develop design timelines and manage milestones.
• Mentor junior designers and engineers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, aerodynamic and manufacturing constraints.

Skills

Leadership

CAD proficiency

Team management

Rendering software

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Industrial Design or Automotive/Mechanical Eng

Tools

CATIA

Alias

SolidWorks

VRED

Keyshot

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Lead Automotive Design Engineer to shape exterior and interior concepts, translating sketches into producible components. You will lead a team of designers and engineers in a hybrid on-site/remote environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in automotive design, strong CAD skills (CATIA, Alias, SolidWorks) and rendering proficiency, with a passion for innovation and manufacturing feasibility.