Senior Automotive Body and Trim Engineer - On-Site

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Body and Trim Engineer for its Klerksdorp facility. You will design and validate exterior panels, interior components, and trim, while coordinating with styling teams to translate concepts into production-ready designs.

The role requires a strong background in materials, manufacturing processes, and FEA/NVH, with project leadership across cross-functional teams. On-site presence is required in North West, South Africa.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of automotive body and trim design and development experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (CATIA V5/V6, SolidWorks) for part design and surfacing.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, and assembly).
• Experience with FEA simulation tools for structural and thermal analysis.
• Knowledge of NVH principles for interior/exterior noise reduction.
• Experience in managing projects and working with cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop exterior body panels, including fenders, hoods, doors, and bumpers, ensuring aerodynamic and aesthetic requirements are met.
• Design and develop interior components such as dashboard assemblies, door panels, center consoles, seating systems, and overhead systems.
• Manage the design and integration of trim elements, including seals, weatherstripping, and decorative finishes.
• Collaborate with styling and design teams to translate concepts into feasible engineering designs.
• Select appropriate materials (plastics, composites, metals) based on performance, cost, and manufacturing constraints.
• Develop and execute Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural integrity, crashworthiness, and NVH performance of body and trim components.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure designs are optimized for mass production processes (e.g., stamping, injection molding, assembly).
• Conduct validation testing on components and systems, analyzing results and implementing design improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships and technical specifications for sourced components.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory standards.

Conhecimentos

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline

Ferramentas

CATIA V5/V6

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Body and Trim Engineer for its Klerksdorp facility. You will design and validate exterior panels, interior components, and trim, while coordinating with styling teams to translate concepts into production-ready designs.

The role requires a strong background in materials, manufacturing processes, and FEA/NVH, with project leadership across cross-functional teams. On-site presence is required in North West, South Africa.