Remote Senior Chassis Systems Engineer (Vehicle Dynamics)

Placements24

South Africa

Remote

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work with flexible hours
Comprehensive health, dental, and view
Professional development & training
Laptop and software licenses provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Chassis Systems Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design, integrate, and validate chassis systems including suspension, steering, and braking, working with global teams to optimize vehicle dynamics.

You should have 8+ years in automotive chassis engineering, strong CAD/CAE proficiency, and proven leadership in remote settings. Join a cutting-edge program delivering advanced platforms with global impact.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in automotive chassis systems engineering.
  • Expertise in suspension, steering, and braking system design and integration.
  • Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools and remote collaboration in global teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and integration of automotive chassis systems, including suspension, steering, and braking components.
  • Perform advanced simulations and analyses (FEA, CFD, Multibody Dynamics) to optimize chassis performance, durability, and NVH.
  • Define system requirements and specifications for chassis components, ensuring compliance with targets and standards.
  • Collaborate with international and domestic cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
  • Manage testing and validation of chassis systems, including component and full-vehicle testing.
  • Develop and maintain design documentation, reports, and validation plans.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex engineering issues related to chassis performance and integration.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Stay current with new technologies and trends in automotive chassis design and vehicle dynamics.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics
Remote collaboration
Project leadership
Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering
PhD in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA
Siemens NX
ANSYS
Adams
MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Chassis Systems Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design, integrate, and validate chassis systems including suspension, steering, and braking, working with global teams to optimize vehicle dynamics.

You should have 8+ years in automotive chassis engineering, strong CAD/CAE proficiency, and proven leadership in remote settings. Join a cutting-edge program delivering advanced platforms with global impact.

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