Lead Mechanical Engineer - Innovation Hub

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & stock options

Health benefits

Professional development budget

Remote role autonomy

Innovation leadership

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive an new virtual Innovation Hub from a fully remote position, with occasional meetings near Centurion. You will oversee end-to-end mechanical design for groundbreaking products and mentor distributed teams using digital collaboration tools.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering, brings 12+ years of leadership and product development experience, and demonstrates a proven ability to bring novel mechanical

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related advanced field.
• 12+ years of mechanical design and leadership experience.
• Proven track record of bringing novel products to market.
• Expert proficiency in CAD/CAE tools and simulation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the mechanical design and development of next-generation products and systems from ideation to production.
• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed team of mechanical engineers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Develop and implement innovative mechanical solutions, addressing complex design challenges with creativity and rigor.
• Conduct advanced simulations and analyses to validate designs and optimize performance across various parameters.
• Define technical roadmaps and strategies for mechanical engineering within the innovation division.
• Facilitate remote design reviews and technical discussions, ensuring clear communication and alignment across teams.

Skills

Remote leadership

CAD/CAE proficiency

Simulation analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA/CFD software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is establishing a new virtual Innovation Hub and is seeking a visionary Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive its success from a remote position. This role is centered around pioneering new concepts and technologies, requiring a proactive engineer who can lead design efforts, mentor a virtual team, and foster a culture of innovation remotely. You will be responsible for the end-to-end mechanical design process for groundbreaking products, working with distributed teams and leveraging digital collaboration tools to achieve ambitious goals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of product development for our client, operating in a fully remote capacity, potentially based near our Centurion facilities for occasional key meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead the mechanical design and development of next-generation products and systems from ideation to production.
• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed team of mechanical engineers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Develop and implement innovative mechanical solutions, addressing complex design challenges with creativity and rigor.
• Conduct advanced simulations and analyses to validate designs and optimize performance across various parameters.
• Define technical roadmaps and strategies for mechanical engineering within the innovation division.
• Facilitate remote design reviews and technical discussions, ensuring clear communication and alignment across teams.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related advanced technical field.
• Over 12 years of experience in mechanical design, with significant leadership and innovation project experience.
• Proven track record of successfully bringing novel mechanical products to market.
• Expert proficiency in advanced CAD/CAE tools and simulation methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for managing remote teams effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and drive technical innovation in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including bonuses and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous professional development budget and access to advanced training.
• The autonomy and flexibility of a fully remote role with impactful work.
• Opportunity to define and lead innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.