Remote Mechanical Engineer - Product Design

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office setup allowance

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Remote Mechanical Engineer specializing in Product Design to design, develop, and test mechanical products from a remote location near East London. You will join a forward-thinking team delivering robust design solutions for cutting-edge projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio of completed designs, at least 5 years of mechanical product design experience, and deep CAD/FEA skills, with excellent communication for virtual collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical product design
• Expertise in CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and FEA tools
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects remotely
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Excellent communication and virtual collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of new consumer or industrial products from concept to production
• Utilize advanced CAD software for 3D modeling, drafting, and assembly design
• Conduct performance simulations and stress analysis (FEA) to validate designs
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings, specifications, and BOMs
• Collaborate effectively with remote R&D, marketing, and manufacturing teams
• Oversee prototype development and testing, iterating designs based on feedback and results

Skills

Remote collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

ANSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Remote Mechanical Engineer specializing in Product Design to contribute to their innovative development efforts, supporting operations based near East London . This role offers the exciting opportunity to design, develop, and test novel mechanical products entirely from a remote location. You will be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and efficiency, working on cutting-edge projects that demand robust design solutions. The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer with a strong portfolio of successfully designed and implemented mechanical products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of new consumer or industrial products from concept to production.
• Utilize advanced CAD software for 3D modeling, drafting, and assembly design.
• Conduct performance simulations and stress analysis (FEA) to validate designs.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Collaborate effectively with remote R&D, marketing, and manufacturing teams.
• Oversee prototype development and testing, iterating designs based on feedback and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical product design.
• Expertise in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks , Fusion 360 ) and FEA tools.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects from start to finish remotely.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Excellent communication and virtual collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development courses.
• Flexible working hours to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to be a key player in developing groundbreaking products.