Senior Automotive Design Engineer — CAD/FEA Innovator

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Advanced design tools

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking a Senior Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer to join our client’s design team. You will design complex mechanical systems for automotive applications, leverage CAD/CAE tools, and drive innovation while meeting durability and manufacturing requirements.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in automotive design, strong knowledge of CATIA V5 and CAE packages (ANSYS/Abaqus), and a proven track record in product development within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of automotive mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and CAE tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, Abaqus).

Aufgaben

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for automotive applications using advanced CAD software.
• Perform engineering analysis including FEA and CFD to validate designs and optimize performance.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes considering cost, durability and performance.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications and BOM.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product development.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and production components.
• Troubleshoot design issues during development, testing and manufacturing.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and design tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on projects.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards and regulations.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Abaqus

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking a Senior Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer to join our client’s design team. You will design complex mechanical systems for automotive applications, leverage CAD/CAE tools, and drive innovation while meeting durability and manufacturing requirements.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in automotive design, strong knowledge of CATIA V5 and CAE packages (ANSYS/Abaqus), and a proven track record in product development within a fast-paced environment.