Remote Mechanical Design Engineer - 3D CAD & DFMEA Expert

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision insurance

Remote work stipend

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to diverse projects across the country. This fully remote role suits a self-motivated professional ready to design cutting-edge mechanical systems from any location in South Africa.

You will use advanced 3D CAD tools to develop components, run stress and thermal analyses, and prepare drawings and BOMs for manufacturing. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for successful remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Expert proficiency in CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD software.
• Perform stress, thermal, and fluid dynamics analyses.
• Create detailed drawings, specifications, and BOMs for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with remote team members through virtual tools and PM platforms.
• Contribute to design reviews with constructive feedback and innovative solutions.
• Ensure designs meet performance, cost, and safety targets while maintaining quality.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Remote collaboration

Project management

Strong communication

DFMEA/DFM- DFA

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to diverse projects across the country. This fully remote role suits a self-motivated professional ready to design cutting-edge mechanical systems from any location in South Africa.

You will use advanced 3D CAD tools to develop components, run stress and thermal analyses, and prepare drawings and BOMs for manufacturing. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for successful remote collaboration.