Senior Automotive Design Engineer - Remote, CAD & CFD

Placements24

East London

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work
Health coverage
Paid time off
Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Design Engineer for a fully remote role. You will conceptualize, design, and develop advanced automotive components using CAD and simulation tools, delivering aesthetically and functionally superior vehicle systems.

You will collaborate with a global team, mentor junior designers, and stay ahead of industry trends while ensuring designs meet manufacturability and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years in automotive design engineering.
  • Proficiency with CAD tools and design for manufacturability.
  • Experience with FEA/CFD for design validation.
  • Strong portfolio of automotive design work.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative design concepts for automotive components and systems using advanced CAD software.
  • Create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and design documentation.
  • Perform design analysis, including FEA and CFD, to ensure performance and manufacturability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine designs and meet requirements.
  • Mentor junior designers and stay current with industry trends.
  • Ensure compliance with aesthetics, functionality, and regulatory standards.
  • Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities.
  • Present proposals to stakeholders and optimize designs for cost.

Skills

CAD proficiency
FEA
CFD
Product design

Education

Bachelors or Masters in ME

Tools

CATIA
SolidWorks
Alias

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Design Engineer for a fully remote role. You will conceptualize, design, and develop advanced automotive components using CAD and simulation tools, delivering aesthetically and functionally superior vehicle systems.

You will collaborate with a global team, mentor junior designers, and stay ahead of industry trends while ensuring designs meet manufacturability and regulatory standards.

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