Remote Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote Work

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Professional development budget

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a globally distributed team. You will design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using advanced CAD, while performing FEA/CFD analyses to validate performance under varying conditions.

You will collaborate with product management, electronics, and manufacturing teams in a remote setting, guiding prototypes through testing and validation and contributing to material selection and manufacturability assessments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and advanced simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to work autonomously and manage priorities remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of mechanical components and assemblies using advanced CAD.
• Perform FEA/CFD analyses to validate designs.
• Create drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with remote cross-functional teams.
• Oversee prototype development, testing, and validation.
• Contribute to material selection and manufacturability assessments.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Autonomous work

Prioritization

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA/CFD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team, contributing from anywhere in the world. This role is central to designing and developing cutting-edge mechanical components and systems that drive our client's product evolution. You will leverage your extensive expertise in mechanical principles to conceptualize, prototype, and refine designs, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Working in a remote-first environment, you will collaborate digitally with a talented, international team, tackling complex engineering challenges and shaping the future of their offerings, operating from locations like Mossel Bay or elsewhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and detailed engineering of mechanical components and assemblies using advanced CAD software .
• Perform rigorous analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), to validate designs under various operating conditions.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate effectively with remote cross-functional teams, including product management, electronics, and manufacturing, through digital channels.
• Oversee and guide prototype development, testing procedures, and performance validation, ensuring data integrity.
• Contribute to material selection, process definition, and manufacturability assessments for new product designs.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Demonstrated expertise in 3D CAD modeling and advanced simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to work autonomously and manage priorities effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• 100% Remote Work Opportunity , offering unparalleled flexibility and global reach.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects with a dynamic, globally distributed team.