Remote Mechanical Design Engineer for Advanced Manufacturing

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tech stipend for home office setup

Remote-first culture

Flexible schedule

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role, supporting next‑generation manufacturing equipment. You will conceptualize, design, and develop mechanical systems using CAD/CAE tools in a distributed team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years in mechanical design of complex machinery, with strong SolidWorks and CAE/FEA skills, plus excellent communication for remote collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design for complex machinery or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks highly preferred) and CAE/FEA tools.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including dynamics, kinematics, and material science.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Strong self-discipline, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage workload.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop complex mechanical components and systems for advanced manufacturing equipment using 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360).
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis, including stress, thermal, and dynamic simulations, to validate design performance.
• Create precise manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with a distributed team of engineers, including electrical and software specialists, via video conferencing and digital collaboration tools.
• Troubleshoot design issues, analyze test data, and implement design modifications to improve performance and reliability.
• Participate actively in virtual design reviews, providing constructive feedback and technical insights.
• Research and evaluate new materials and technologies for potential application in new product designs.
• Support the manufacturing and integration of designed systems, working closely with remote production and quality teams.
• Maintain thorough and organized project documentation accessible to the entire team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.

Kenntnisse

3D CAD

SolidWorks

CAEl/FEA tools

Remote collaboration

Dynamics & Kinematics

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

CAEl/FEA tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role, supporting next‑generation manufacturing equipment. You will conceptualize, design, and develop mechanical systems using CAD/CAE tools in a distributed team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years in mechanical design of complex machinery, with strong SolidWorks and CAE/FEA skills, plus excellent communication for remote collaboration.