Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer - Systems Design

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Comprehensive health insurance

Budget for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Systems Design to lead the conceptualization, design, and integration of complex mechanical systems from a remote setting. You will interact with international teams and stakeholders while supporting Centurion-based operations.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years in mechanical system design, and deep expertise in FEA, CFD, and PLM tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical system design and complex integrated systems.
• Expertise in FEA/CFD software and system-level modeling.
• Experience with PLM tools and processes.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of intricate mechanical systems for performance and manufacturability.
• Perform advanced FEA, CFD, and system-level performance modeling.
• Create and maintain design documentation, schematics, BOMs and specs.
• Collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Oversee prototype builds and testing protocols with remote support.
• Drive innovation with new design approaches in a remote-first environment.

Skills

FEA

CFD

System-level modeling

PLM tools

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Systems Design to join their globally distributed team, supporting operations in Centurion . This is a fully remote position where you will lead the conceptualization, design, and integration of complex mechanical systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring the functionality, reliability, and scalability of our cutting-edge products, interacting with international teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with a proven track record in complex system design and a passion for driving engineering excellence from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of intricate mechanical systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Perform advanced FEA analysis, CFD simulations, and system-level performance modeling.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, BOMs , and technical specifications.
• Collaborate virtually with cross-functional engineering teams and external partners to define system requirements and integration strategies.
• Oversee prototype builds and testing protocols, providing remote technical support and analysis.
• Drive innovation by exploring and implementing novel design approaches and technologies in a remote-first environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical system design, with a strong focus on complex integrated systems.
• Expertise in FEA and CFD software and system-level modeling.
• Demonstrated experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and processes.
• Exceptional remote collaboration and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous budget for professional development and online learning resources.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects with a global team.