Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer | Hybrid R&D Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Conference attendance support

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D team. You will design, develop, and test mechanical systems for new and existing vehicle platforms, leading projects from concept through to production.

The role emphasizes performance improvements, integration of new automotive technologies, collaboration with electrical engineers and designers, and clear technical reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience as an Automotive Mechanical Engineer.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA) and simulation tools (ANSYS, MATLAB).
• Ability to lead engineering projects from concept to production.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical systems and components for automotive applications.
• Conduct performance simulations, analysis, and physical testing of engineered parts and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, designers, and manufacturing specialists.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation, and presentations on engineering findings and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues encountered during development and testing phases.
• Stay abreast of emerging automotive technologies and engineering best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D team. You will design, develop, and test mechanical systems for new and existing vehicle platforms, leading projects from concept through to production.

The role emphasizes performance improvements, integration of new automotive technologies, collaboration with electrical engineers and designers, and clear technical reporting.