Remote Mechanical Design Engineer - Flexible Hours & Growth

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled and self-motivated Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team, working entirely from home. This role focuses on designing and developing cutting-edge mechanical systems and components, with autonomy to tackle complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality designs from anywhere.

You will collaborate digitally with internal and external partners, perform structural, thermal, and vibration analyses, produce drawings and BOMs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and FEA software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize mechanical components and systems using advanced CAD software.
• Conduct structural, thermal, and vibration analyses to verify design integrity.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners via virtual tools.
• Stay updated on new technologies to improve performance and manufacturability.
• Provide remote technical support during manufacturing and deployment.

Skills

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Fusion 360

FEA tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled and self-motivated Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team, working entirely from home. This role focuses on designing and developing cutting-edge mechanical systems and components, with autonomy to tackle complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality designs from anywhere.

You will collaborate digitally with internal and external partners, perform structural, thermal, and vibration analyses, produce drawings and BOMs, and