Senior Automotive Chassis Systems Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work with flexible hours

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

Professional development & training

Laptop and software licenses provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Chassis Systems Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design, integrate, and validate chassis systems including suspension, steering, and braking, working with global teams to optimize vehicle dynamics.

You should have 8+ years in automotive chassis engineering, strong CAD/CAE proficiency, and proven leadership in remote settings. Join a cutting-edge program delivering advanced platforms with global impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in automotive chassis systems engineering.
• Expertise in suspension, steering, and braking system design and integration.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools and remote collaboration in global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of automotive chassis systems, including suspension, steering, and braking components.
• Perform advanced simulations and analyses (FEA, CFD, Multibody Dynamics) to optimize chassis performance, durability, and NVH.
• Define system requirements and specifications for chassis components, ensuring compliance with targets and standards.
• Collaborate with international and domestic cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Manage testing and validation of chassis systems, including component and full-vehicle testing.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, reports, and validation plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex engineering issues related to chassis performance and integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay current with new technologies and trends in automotive chassis design and vehicle dynamics.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Remote collaboration

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

PhD in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Adams

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished innovator in automotive engineering, is looking for a highly experienced Senior Automotive Chassis Systems Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa while contributing to the development of advanced chassis systems for future vehicle platforms. You will be responsible for the design, integration, and validation of chassis components and systems, including suspension, steering, and braking. We seek an engineer with a deep understanding of vehicle dynamics, structural analysis, and system integration. If you thrive in a remote collaborative environment and are passionate about vehicle performance and safety, this is an exceptional career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of automotive chassis systems, including suspension, steering, and braking components.
• Perform advanced simulations and analysis (FEA, CFD, Multibody Dynamics) to optimize chassis performance, durability, and NVH characteristics.
• Define system requirements and specifications for chassis components, ensuring compliance with vehicle targets and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with international and domestic cross-functional teams (e.g., CAE, testing, vehicle integration) in a remote setting.
• Manage the testing and validation of chassis systems, including component and full-vehicle level testing.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, reports, and validation plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex engineering issues related to chassis performance and integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay current with new technologies and trends in automotive chassis design and vehicle dynamics.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in automotive chassis systems engineering.
• Expertise in suspension, steering, and braking system design and integration.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX) and CAE tools (e.g., ANSYS, Adams, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, kinematics, and structural analysis.
• Experience with automotive testing methodologies and data analysis.
• Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Must be authorized to work remotely within South Africa.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary up to R .
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking automotive projects with a global impact.
• Access to advanced simulation and analysis software.
• Collaborative and innovative remote team culture.
• Company-provided high-performance laptop and necessary software licenses.