Remote Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Leadership training

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to spearhead the design and development of innovative mechanical systems in a fully remote capacity across South Africa. This senior role offers technical leadership, guiding a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that advance the company’s product roadmap.

You will mentor engineers, oversee the full design lifecycle from concept to production, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise performance,

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in mechanical design with leadership experience.
• Expertise in CAD (SOLIDWORKS/CATIA) and simulation (FEA/CFD).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical design engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.
• Oversee the complete mechanical design lifecycle for complex products and systems, from concept generation through to production release.
• Develop and implement advanced design strategies, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and manufacturability of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Conduct rigorous design reviews, feasibility studies, and performance analyses (FEA, CFD) to validate design choices.
• Collaborate with product management, R&D, and manufacturing to translate requirements into robust mechanical designs.
• Establish and enforce design standards, best practices, and documentation protocols across the mechanical engineering team.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to enhance product capabilities and reduce costs.
• Act as a key technical liaison with external partners, suppliers, and customers on mechanical design matters.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the mechanical design function, promoting efficiency and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Master's/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

CATIA

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to spearhead the design and development of innovative mechanical systems in a fully remote capacity across South Africa. This senior role offers technical leadership, guiding a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that advance the company’s product roadmap.

You will mentor engineers, oversee the full design lifecycle from concept to production, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise performance,