Remote Mechanical Engineer: Design, FEA & Global Impact

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Home office stipend

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Engineer to join its distributed product development team. You will design and analyze mechanical systems from your home office, collaborating with engineers worldwide on consumer and industrial products.

The role requires a Bachelor in Mechanical Eng, 5+ years in design, proficiency with Inventor or SolidWorks, DFA and simulation tools, and strong communication to coordinate across remote teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in mechanical product design and development.
• Expertise in 3D CAD (Inventor/SolidWorks) and simulations.
• Strong knowledge of DFA and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document mechanical systems for new products using 3D CAD.
• Perform performance analysis and FEA to optimize durability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with remote teams across product management, industrial design, and manufacturing engineering.
• Prepare specifications, reports, and design reviews.
• Manage design timelines and deliverables in a remote work environment.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and propose innovations.

Skills

5+ years experience

3D CAD tools

FEA simulations

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Engineer to join its distributed product development team. You will design and analyze mechanical systems from your home office, collaborating with engineers worldwide on consumer and industrial products.

The role requires a Bachelor in Mechanical Eng, 5+ years in design, proficiency with Inventor or SolidWorks, DFA and simulation tools, and strong communication to coordinate across remote teams.