Remote Mechanical Design Engineer - Special Projects

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Access to cutting-edge software

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to their special projects division. This role focuses on developing innovative mechanical solutions with remote collaboration and advanced digital design workflows.

You will work autonomously and as part of a distributed team on concept to implementation, leveraging 3D CAD (Siemens NX, Creo) and simulation tools, while staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design for complex systems.
• Proficient in CAD (Siemens NX, Creo) and advanced simulations (FEA, CFD).
• Strong self-management and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of novel mechanical systems using 3D modeling.
• Validate designs via simulations and virtual testing.
• Prepare detailed design specs, analyses, and manufacturing instructions.
• Collaborate with dispersed team members and external partners.
• Stay ahead of technologies and trends to propose innovative concepts.
• Oversee remote integration and testing of prototypes.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Communication

Self-management

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

10+ years experience in mechanical design

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo

FEA

CFD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to their special projects division. This role is critical for developing innovative mechanical solutions that push the boundaries of current technology, with a strong emphasis on remote collaboration and digital design workflows. You will work autonomously and as part of a distributed team, tackling unique engineering challenges from concept to implementation. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a significant impact on groundbreaking projects while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position, based remotely from your location, though ideally with proximity to our Tembisa hub for occasional team syncs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of novel mechanical systems for specialized applications, utilizing advanced 3D modeling techniques.
• Conduct thorough design validation through simulations and virtual testing, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Develop detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, analysis reports, and manufacturing instructions.
• Collaborate effectively with remote team members, stakeholders, and external partners via digital communication platforms.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to propose innovative design concepts.
• Oversee the remote integration and testing phases of prototypes and final designs.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in mechanical design, with a focus on complex systems and new product introduction.
• Expertise in CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, Creo) and advanced simulation tools (FEA, CFD).
• Demonstrated success in developing innovative solutions for challenging technical problems.
• Excellent self-management and time-management skills, with the ability to thrive in a remote work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration across dispersed teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Access to cutting-edge software and simulation tools.