Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Automotive Dynamics (Hybrid)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to drive innovation in automotive dynamics. You will lead design initiatives, mentor engineers, and shape next-generation components in a hybrid office setting.

The role requires a strong background in CAD (CATIA/SolidWorks/Siemens NX), FEA, and hands-on leadership to deliver safe, high-performance systems for vehicle applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of professional experience in mechanical design engineering, with a strong automotive focus.
• Proven leadership experience, managing design projects and teams.
• Expert proficiency in CAD software (CATIA/SolidWorks/Siemens NX) and FEA tools (ANSYS/Abaqus).

Responsibilities

• Lead design of mechanical systems for automotive applications, focusing on suspension and powertrain components.
• Oversee creation of 3D models, 2D drawings, and assemblies using CAD software.
• Perform FEA and potentially dynamic simulations for stress and thermal analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, testing, and quality teams for seamless development.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote design best practices.
• Develop design validation plans, prototyping, and testing strategies.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization to improve performance and reduce weight.
• Stay updated on automotive tech trends and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all designs meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards.]
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• COMPANY NAME: Placements24KEY POINTS: Leadership in mechanical design, automotive focus, hybrid Cape Town
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• <p>Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to drive innovation in automotive dynamics. You will lead design initiatives, mentor engineers, and shape next-generation components in a hybrid office setting.</p><p>The role requires a strong background in CAD (CATIA/SolidWorks/Siemens NX), FEA, and hands-on leadership to deliver safe, high-performance systems for vehicle applications.</p><p>Join a dynamic team at a respected automotive technology firm and influence the future of vehicle engineering from Cape Town.</p>
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• Lead Mechanical Design Engineer in Cape Town with 8+ years' automotive experience: market range 900000–1500000 ZAR annually.
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Skills

Leadership

CAD Software

FEA Analysis

Automotive Systems

Multi-body Dynamics

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to drive innovation in automotive dynamics. You will lead design initiatives, mentor engineers, and shape next-generation components in a hybrid office setting.

The role requires a strong background in CAD (CATIA/SolidWorks/Siemens NX), FEA, and hands-on leadership to deliver safe, high-performance systems for vehicle applications.