Senior Automotive Body & Chassis Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 950 000 - 1 700 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Remote work flexibility

On-site collaboration in Sandton

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Body & Chassis Engineer to join their expert team. You will lead design and development of BIW and chassis components, work with CAE tools, and optimize performance, safety, and weight.

The role is predominantly remote with occasional on-site collaboration in Sandton, Gauteng. A Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering and 7+ years of experience are expected, along with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive body & chassis design and development.
• Extensive experience with CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks) and CAE tools (ANSA, Abaqus, Nastran).
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, suspension, and steering systems.
• Knowledge of automotive safety standards and crashworthiness simulations.
• Experience with lightweight materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop automotive body structures (BIW) and chassis systems to meet performance, safety, and cost targets.
• Conduct structural analysis using FEA to evaluate strength, stiffness, and durability.
• Perform crashworthiness simulations and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop and optimize suspension, steering, and braking systems for optimal vehicle dynamics and ride comfort.
• Collaborate with styling, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and integration.
• Specify materials and manufacturing processes for body and chassis components, focusing on lightweighting solutions.
• Support prototype build and vehicle testing activities, analyzing test data and implementing design improvements.
• Generate and review technical documentation, drawings, and reports.
• Stay current with advancements in automotive body and chassis technology, materials, and manufacturing techniques.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing within the team.

Connaissances

CATIA

SolidWorks

FEA

Abaqus

Nastran

Vehicle dynamics

Lightweight materials

Formation

Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Outils

ANSA

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected automotive design and engineering firm, is seeking a Senior Automotive Body & Chassis Engineer to join their expert team. This role is primarily remote, offering significant flexibility, with occasional requirements for on-site collaboration in Sandton, Gauteng. You will be instrumental in the design, development, and validation of vehicle body structures and chassis systems, focusing on areas such as structural integrity, vehicle dynamics, crashworthiness, and lightweighting. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of automotive body-in-white (BIW) design, suspension systems, steering, and braking. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in CAE tools (FEA, CFD), and a passion for automotive engineering excellence are essential. You will contribute to innovative projects that define the performance and safety of future vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive body structures (BIW) and chassis systems to meet performance, safety, and cost targets.
• Conduct structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate strength, stiffness, and durability.
• Perform crashworthiness simulations and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop and optimize suspension, steering, and braking systems for optimal vehicle dynamics and ride comfort.
• Collaborate with styling, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and integration.
• Specify materials and manufacturing processes for body and chassis components, focusing on lightweighting solutions.
• Support prototype build and vehicle testing activities, analyzing test data and implementing design improvements.
• Generate and review technical documentation, drawings, and reports.
• Stay current with advancements in automotive body and chassis technology, materials, and manufacturing techniques.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive body and chassis design and development.
• Extensive experience with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks) and CAE tools (e.g., ANSA, Abaqus, Nastran).
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, suspension design, and steering systems.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive safety standards and crashworthiness simulation.
• Experience with lightweight materials and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote and on-site work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with automotive industry best practices and trends.

Benefits

• Excellent annual salary of R .
• Remote work flexibility with occasional on-site collaboration in Sandton, Gauteng.
• Opportunity to work on innovative vehicle architectures and cutting-edge technologies.
• Access to advanced simulation and design software suites.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to global projects.
• Dynamic and collaborative engineering culture.