Remote Mechanical Design Engineer — FEA & CFD Pro

Placements24; George; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Equipment provided

Health coverage

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Design Engineer to join its fully remote team servicing clients across industries in South Africa. You’ll conceptualize, design, and develop sophisticated mechanical systems from ideation to testing, collaborating digitally with a dispersed team.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, strong 3D CAD and drafting skills, and experience in FEA/CFD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting.
• Experience with engineering simulations and analysis (FEA, CFD).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials selection, and tolerance analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work.
• Ability to work independently and meet milestones with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using CAD software for functionality and manufacturability.
• Perform detailed engineering analyses including FEA and CFD to validate designs.
• Create detailed drawings, BOMs, and specifications for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with remote team members through digital channels and manage interface with project managers and manufacturing partners.
• Troubleshoot design challenges and provide innovative technical solutions.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies to improve design processes and product performance.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

2D drafting

FEA/CFD analysis

Manufacturing processes

Tolerance analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

CFD tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Design Engineer to join its fully remote team servicing clients across industries in South Africa. You’ll conceptualize, design, and develop sophisticated mechanical systems from ideation to testing, collaborating digitally with a dispersed team.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, strong 3D CAD and drafting skills, and experience in FEA/CFD.