Powertrain Engineering Lead — Hybrid Role

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role in powertrain projects

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance may be available

Access to advanced engineering labs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Automotive Mechanical Engineer in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal to drive powertrain development and lead a team of engineers through design, testing and validation in a dynamic automotive environment with strong mentorship and resources.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve engine performance, fuel efficiency and emissions, while balancing on-site collaboration with focused remote work under a hybrid model, and you will shape the

Qualifications

• 8+ years in automotive powertrain development
• 3+ years in a lead/supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of engine technologies, emissions and driveline integration

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of automotive mechanical engineers in powertrain design and development.
• Oversee lifecycle from concept to testing and validation.
• Analyze performance, efficiency, emissions, and durability using simulation and physical testing.

Skills

Powertrain expertise

Team leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Automotive Mechanical Engineer in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal to drive powertrain development and lead a team of engineers through design, testing and validation in a dynamic automotive environment with strong mentorship and resources.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve engine performance, fuel efficiency and emissions, while balancing on-site collaboration with focused remote work under a hybrid model, and you will shape the