Remote Automotive Design Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Home office setup allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and technically proficient Remote Automotive Design Engineer to join their innovative product development team. This fully remote role lets you contribute to the conceptualization and design of future automotive components from anywhere, leveraging your CAD expertise to develop detailed designs, prototypes, and specifications.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure designs meet performance and manufacturing requirements, and stay current with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, automotive, or industrial design.
• 5+ years of automotive design experience with a portfolio.
• Expert proficiency in 3D CAD software CATIA V5/V6, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX.
• Experience with product development lifecycles and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced 3D CAD software to create detailed designs for automotive components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine designs based on feasibility and aesthetics.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Conduct design reviews and analyses to meet performance, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
• Generate design concepts and present design decisions to stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of trends in automotive design and manufacturing technologies.

Skills

5+ years experience

Remote collaboration

Visualization skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Industrial Design

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and technically proficient Remote Automotive Design Engineer to join their innovative product development team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute to the conceptualization and design of future automotive components and systems from anywhere. You will leverage your expertise in CAD software and your understanding of engineering principles to develop detailed designs, prototypes, and specifications. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the aesthetic and functional aspects of vehicles while collaborating with a diverse, distributed team of designers and engineers focused on pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced 3D CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks) to create detailed designs for automotive components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing specialists, to refine designs based on technical feasibility and aesthetic requirements.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Conduct design reviews and analyses (e.g., FEA, tolerance analysis) to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
• Generate design concepts and present them effectively to stakeholders, articulating the rationale behind design decisions.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in automotive design, materials, and manufacturing technologies.
• Contribute to the creation and testing of prototypes to validate design concepts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive design, with a strong portfolio showcasing design capabilities.
• Expert proficiency in 3D CAD software, such as CATIA V5/V6, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, material science, and manufacturing processes relevant to the automotive industry.
• Experience with product development lifecycles and working within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent visualization skills and a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility in scheduling.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking automotive design projects.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development opportunities.