Powertrain Design Engineer – Prototyping & Testing

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Team environment

Annual bonus

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Design Engineer focusing on automotive powertrain systems. The role is based on-site in East London, Eastern Cape, and involves conceptual design, detailed engineering, prototyping, and testing of powertrain components.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering degree and at least 4 years of experience in automotive design, with strong CAD and CAE tool proficiency, plus knowledge of engines, transmissions, or EV powertrains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of mechanical design experience in automotive powertrains.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (CATIA V5 or NX) and CAE tools.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems for automotive powertrains (engines, transmissions, drivelines).
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings using industry-standard software (CATIA V5, NX).
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration simulations (FEA/CFD) to validate designs.
• Specify materials and manufacturing processes for powertrain components.
• Collaborate with R&D, testing, and manufacturing teams throughout product development.
• Plan and execute prototype builds and performance testing.
• Ensure designs meet performance targets, durability, regulatory compliance, and cost objectives.
• Troubleshoot design issues and prepare technical documentation.

Skills

Powertrain design

CAD

FEA/CFD

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Design Engineer focusing on automotive powertrain systems. The role is based on-site in East London, Eastern Cape, and involves conceptual design, detailed engineering, prototyping, and testing of powertrain components.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering degree and at least 4 years of experience in automotive design, with strong CAD and CAE tool proficiency, plus knowledge of engines, transmissions, or EV powertrains.