Mechanical Engineer - Automotive Components

Placements24; East London; Hybride; ZAR 540 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Training opportunities

Hybrid work & East London

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join its automotive components division in East London. The role focuses on design, development, and testing of critical automotive parts and sub-assemblies, with a hybrid work model.

You will contribute to bringing innovative component solutions from concept to production, ensuring performance, safety, and durability to meet industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about automotive product development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience, preferably automotive.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or CATIA) and basic engineering tools.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for automotive applications using CAD.
• Perform stress analysis and tolerance stack-up to ensure reliability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to optimize for mass production (DFM).
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation.
• Support prototype build and testing, and implement design improvements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.

Connaissances

CAD software

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

CATIA

Description du poste

Our client is looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join their automotive components division, operating with a hybrid work model in East London. This role focuses on the design, development, and testing of critical automotive parts and sub-assemblies. You will be involved in bringing innovative component solutions from concept to production, ensuring they meet rigorous industry standards for performance, safety, and durability. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about the automotive sector to contribute to cutting-edge product development within a well-established company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for automotive applications, utilizing CAD software for modeling and drafting.
• Perform engineering analysis, including stress analysis and tolerance stack-up, to ensure component reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are optimized for mass production (DFM).
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation.
• Support prototype build and testing activities, analyzing results and implementing design improvements.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance and R&D, to meet project objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and basic engineering analysis tools.
• Understanding of automotive component functionality, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills, suitable for a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Structured career development path and training opportunities.
• Enjoy a blend of office and remote work, offering flexibility.
• Contribute to the advancement of automotive technology in East London.