Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer — Lead & Innovate

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is recruiting a Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer for an on-site role in our state-of-the-art facility. You will design, develop, and test advanced automotive components and systems, leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years in automotive design, and is proficient in SolidWorks or CATIA, plus FEA/CFD CAE tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years in automotive mechanical design and development.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, FEA, CFD).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate automotive components and systems per standards.
• Perform FEA/CFD analyses to optimize designs for performance, durability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance across the lifecycle.
• Prepare design reports, test procedures, and manufacturing instructions.
• Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Oversee prototype development, testing, and validation processes.
• Investigate and resolve design issues in production or field.
• Stay updated on automotive trends, materials, and technologies.

Skills

CAD Software

CAE Tools

Automotive Systems

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Relocation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is recruiting a Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer for an on-site role in our state-of-the-art facility. You will design, develop, and test advanced automotive components and systems, leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years in automotive design, and is proficient in SolidWorks or CATIA, plus FEA/CFD CAE tools.