Remote Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - CAD & Simulation Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

Budget for professional development

Fully remote work from anywhere

Opportunity to work on groundbreaking,

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will lead complex mechanical design projects, applying CAD and FEA to deliver high-performance components and systems.

With 8+ years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of materials, manufacturing, and design for manufacturability, you will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional remote teams to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design, with a strong portfolio of complex projects.
• Expert proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA) and FEA simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL).
• Deep understanding of materials science, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of delivering high-quality designs independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote work setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and development of complex mechanical components and systems using advanced CAD tools.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis, including stress, thermal, and vibration simulations, to ensure design integrity and performance.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional remote teams (hardware, software, manufacturing) to achieve project milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and standards.
• Stay current with new technologies and methodologies in mechanical design and simulation.

Skills

CAD software

FEA simulations

Materials science

Remote collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CATIA

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will lead complex mechanical design projects, applying CAD and FEA to deliver high-performance components and systems.

With 8+ years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of materials, manufacturing, and design for manufacturability, you will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional remote teams to meet project milestones.