Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Bonuses / equity options

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible working hours

Home office allowance

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their fully remote team. You will lead design, analysis, and testing of complex mechanical systems across global projects, influencing products from concept to manufacturing handover.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years of experience, and expert CAD/FEA skills (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, ANSYS/Abaqus). Strong communication and remote collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design and engineering.
• Strong portfolio of successful projects with CAD/FEA expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical design processes for new products and enhancements.
• Perform advanced analysis (FEM/CFD) to optimize performance and reliability.
• Create detailed specifications, drawings, and manufacturing docs.
• Collaborate with remote cross-functional teams via virtual tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and mitigate design risks throughout development.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD modeling

FEM/CFD

Remote teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is critical for developing innovative mechanical solutions for a variety of exciting projects. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, analyzing, and testing complex mechanical systems, working independently and collaboratively with distributed teams across different time zones. This is an exceptional opportunity for a self-disciplined engineer to contribute significantly to impactful projects from the comfort of their own home office, driving engineering excellence without geographical constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end mechanical design process for new products and system enhancements, from ideation through to manufacturing handover.
• Perform advanced engineering analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), to optimize designs for performance and reliability.
• Develop detailed technical specifications, drawings, and manufacturing documentation using industry-standard CAD software.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional remote teams, including project managers, electrical engineers, and software developers, via virtual communication tools.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical expertise and support to ensure project success.
• Proactively identify potential design risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Over 8 years of progressive experience in mechanical design and engineering, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Expertise in advanced CAD modeling (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Proven experience working effectively in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, materials science, and engineering principles.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance bonuses and equity options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Generous home office setup allowance and IT support.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in a remote-first culture.