Remote Senior BIW & Chassis Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Remote work flexibility

On-site collaboration in Sandton

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Body & Chassis Engineer to join their expert team. You will lead design and development of BIW and chassis components, work with CAE tools, and optimize performance, safety, and weight.

The role is predominantly remote with occasional on-site collaboration in Sandton, Gauteng. A Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering and 7+ years of experience are expected, along with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive body & chassis design and development.
• Extensive experience with CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks) and CAE tools (ANSA, Abaqus, Nastran).
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, suspension, and steering systems.
• Knowledge of automotive safety standards and crashworthiness simulations.
• Experience with lightweight materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive body structures (BIW) and chassis systems to meet performance, safety, and cost targets.
• Conduct structural analysis using FEA to evaluate strength, stiffness, and durability.
• Perform crashworthiness simulations and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop and optimize suspension, steering, and braking systems for optimal vehicle dynamics and ride comfort.
• Collaborate with styling, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and integration.
• Specify materials and manufacturing processes for body and chassis components, focusing on lightweighting solutions.
• Support prototype build and vehicle testing activities, analyzing test data and implementing design improvements.
• Generate and review technical documentation, drawings, and reports.
• Stay current with advancements in automotive body and chassis technology, materials, and manufacturing techniques.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

CATIA

SolidWorks

FEA

Abaqus

Nastran

Vehicle dynamics

Lightweight materials

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

ANSA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Body & Chassis Engineer to join their expert team. You will lead design and development of BIW and chassis components, work with CAE tools, and optimize performance, safety, and weight.

The role is predominantly remote with occasional on-site collaboration in Sandton, Gauteng. A Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering and 7+ years of experience are expected, along with strong collaboration and communication skills.