Senior Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer - Impact

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Contribute to Eastern Cape automotive

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to lead automotive component and system design. You will translate vehicle requirements into robust mechanical solutions using advanced CAD and simulation tools.

The role demands 7+ years in automotive design, strong CATIA/SolidWorks skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards and rigorous testing protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of mechanical design experience in the automotive sector.
• Proficient with 3D CAD and simulation tools (CATIA/SolidWorks; FEA/CFD).
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, powertrain, or chassis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive mechanical components and systems using CAD software.
• Perform detailed analysis, including FEA and CFD, to optimize design performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical and software engineers.
• Create detailed technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and test reports.
• Ensure designs comply with automotive industry standards and regulations.
• Participate in prototype testing and validation activities, providing feedback for design improvements.

Skills

Automotive design

7+ years experience

3D CAD

Simulation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to lead automotive component and system design. You will translate vehicle requirements into robust mechanical solutions using advanced CAD and simulation tools.

The role demands 7+ years in automotive design, strong CATIA/SolidWorks skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards and rigorous testing protocols.