Remote Automotive Design Engineer — CAD & Simulation

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Projects with global impact

Professional development support

Access to advanced digital engineering

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Mechanical Design Engineer in South Africa to design automotive components using CATIA or Siemens NX. You will run FEA/CFD simulations to optimize performance and support remote prototyping, testing, and validation with global teams.

The role requires a 6+ year track record in automotive mechanical design, strong communication skills, and a proactive, independent work style suitable for a fully remote setup within SA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years in mechanical design for automotive.
• Expertise in CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX.
• Experience with ANSYS or Abaqus for simulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for automotive applications using CAD software.
• Run simulations (FEA/CFD) to optimize performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with global teams via virtual channels.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and documentation per industry standards.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation remotely.

Skills

Remote work

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Mechanical Design Engineer in South Africa to design automotive components using CATIA or Siemens NX. You will run FEA/CFD simulations to optimize performance and support remote prototyping, testing, and validation with global teams.

The role requires a 6+ year track record in automotive mechanical design, strong communication skills, and a proactive, independent work style suitable for a fully remote setup within SA.