Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer: Design & Analysis

Placements24; Vereeniging; Presencial; ZAR 700.000 - 950.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is recruiting an Automotive Mechanical Engineer in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on design, development, and testing of automotive components and systems, leveraging CAD/CAE tools to enhance performance and reliability.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team from concept to production, perform simulations, validate designs through prototyping and testing, and contribute to design reviews and compliance with industry standards.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive mechanical design and development.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software and CAE tools (FEA/CFD).

Responsabilidades

• Design and analyze mechanical components for automotive applications using CAD software.
• Perform simulations (FEA/CFD) to predict performance and durability.
• Develop prototypes and conduct physical testing to validate designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure designs are producible.
• Support design reviews and documentation.

Conocimientos

CAD software

FEA

CFD

Automotive design

Materials science

Thermodynamics

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is recruiting an Automotive Mechanical Engineer in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on design, development, and testing of automotive components and systems, leveraging CAD/CAE tools to enhance performance and reliability.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team from concept to production, perform simulations, validate designs through prototyping and testing, and contribute to design reviews and compliance with industry standards.