Remote Mechanical Design Specialist – Advanced Materials

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

International collaborative team

Professional development support

Remote work from anywhere

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mechanical Design Specialist for a fully remote role, contributing from anywhere. You will develop designs for advanced materials, run FEA simulations, and produce thorough documentation for aerospace, renewable energy, and high-performance sectors.

With 5+ years in mechanical design and strong materials knowledge, you will collaborate with an international team, ensuring manufacturability and robust performance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in mechanical design with emphasis on advanced materials.
• Expertise in 3D CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo.
• Proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus) and material constitutive models.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or renewable energy sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs and models using advanced materials.
• Perform FEA simulations to predict performance and durability.
• Create technical drawings, specs, and assembly instructions.
• Collaborate remotely with scientists and engineers to optimize manufacturability.
• Contribute to testing protocol development for material-based components.

Skills

Composite materials

FEA analysis

3D CAD

Remote collaboration

Materials science

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Mechanical Design Specialist for a fully remote role, contributing from anywhere. You will develop designs for advanced materials, run FEA simulations, and produce thorough documentation for aerospace, renewable energy, and high-performance sectors.

With 5+ years in mechanical design and strong materials knowledge, you will collaborate with an international team, ensuring manufacturability and robust performance across projects.