Remote Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work benefits package

Flexible working hours

Access to cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Mechanical Design Engineer in the automotive sector to join a geographically dispersed team. You will design and develop key mechanical components and systems for next-generation vehicles, leveraging advanced CAD and simulation tools.

This fully remote role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least six years of automotive design experience, with strong CATIA or Siemens NX skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related automotive field.
• Minimum 6 years of automotive mechanical design experience.
• Expertise in CAD tools CATIA or Siemens NX and simulation tools.
• Strong knowledge of automotive systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent remote collaboration and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and analyze automotive mechanical components and systems using CAD.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration simulations to ensure performance and durability.
• Create detailed drawings, specifications, and documentation for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with vehicle integration, manufacturing, and testing teams remotely.
• Troubleshoot design issues and meet project deadlines.

Skills

3D CAD

CATIA

Siemens NX

FEA

Automotive systems

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Mechanical Design Engineer in the automotive sector to join a geographically dispersed team. You will design and develop key mechanical components and systems for next-generation vehicles, leveraging advanced CAD and simulation tools.

This fully remote role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least six years of automotive design experience, with strong CATIA or Siemens NX skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a