Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer — Lead Design & Validation

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer to design, validate and optimize mechanical systems for next‑generation vehicles. You will lead analysis, testing and documentation, ensuring manufacturability and reliability while collaborating with design, manufacturing and quality teams.

The role requires 7+ years in automotive mechanical design, strong CAD/CAE skills (CATIA/SolidWorks/AutoCAD, ANSYS/Abaqus), and a track record of delivering complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience in automotive mechanical design and development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical components and systems for automotive applications.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses using advanced simulation tools.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing and QA teams to ensure robust product development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA/SolidWorks/AutoCAD

ANSYS/Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer to design, validate and optimize mechanical systems for next‑generation vehicles. You will lead analysis, testing and documentation, ensuring manufacturability and reliability while collaborating with design, manufacturing and quality teams.

The role requires 7+ years in automotive mechanical design, strong CAD/CAE skills (CATIA/SolidWorks/AutoCAD, ANSYS/Abaqus), and a track record of delivering complex projects.