Remote Lead Mechanical Engineer - Innovation & R&D

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design and development of advanced mechanical systems in a fully remote capacity. You will define technical direction, lead remote teams, and push innovation from concept to production.

The role requires a Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years in design, strong CAD/FEA/CFD skills, and proven leadership in remote projects. Excellent collaboration and decision-making are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in mechanical design.
• Expertise in CAD software and simulation tools for advanced R&D or complex product development.
• Proven track record leading remote engineering projects and teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and development of advanced mechanical systems and components.
• Perform complex engineering calculations, simulations (FEA, CFD), and analyses to validate design performance, reliability, and safety.
• Develop detailed technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for prototypes and production units.
• Collaborate with remote engineering teams, manufacturing partners, and external consultants.
• Mentor junior mechanical engineers within project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design and development of advanced mechanical systems in a fully remote capacity. You will define technical direction, lead remote teams, and push innovation from concept to production.

The role requires a Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years in design, strong CAD/FEA/CFD skills, and proven leadership in remote projects. Excellent collaboration and decision-making are essential.