Remote Lead Mechanical Engineer - Innovation Hub

Placements24

Centurion

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & stock options
Health benefits
Professional development budget
Remote role autonomy
Innovation leadership

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive an new virtual Innovation Hub from a fully remote position, with occasional meetings near Centurion. You will oversee end-to-end mechanical design for groundbreaking products and mentor distributed teams using digital collaboration tools.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering, brings 12+ years of leadership and product development experience, and demonstrates a proven ability to bring novel mechanical

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related advanced field.
  • 12+ years of mechanical design and leadership experience.
  • Proven track record of bringing novel products to market.
  • Expert proficiency in CAD/CAE tools and simulation methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the mechanical design and development of next-generation products and systems from ideation to production.
  • Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed team of mechanical engineers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
  • Develop and implement innovative mechanical solutions, addressing complex design challenges with creativity and rigor.
  • Conduct advanced simulations and analyses to validate designs and optimize performance across various parameters.
  • Define technical roadmaps and strategies for mechanical engineering within the innovation division.
  • Facilitate remote design reviews and technical discussions, ensuring clear communication and alignment across teams.

Skills

Remote leadership
CAD/CAE proficiency
Simulation analysis
Strategic thinking

Education

PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software
FEA/CFD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive an new virtual Innovation Hub from a fully remote position, with occasional meetings near Centurion. You will oversee end-to-end mechanical design for groundbreaking products and mentor distributed teams using digital collaboration tools.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering, brings 12+ years of leadership and product development experience, and demonstrates a proven ability to bring novel mechanical

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