Senior BIW & Chassis Engineer — Safety & Performance

Placements24; Benoni; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Body & Chassis Engineer in Benoni, Gauteng. You will lead the design of BIW structures and chassis systems, perform FEA analyses, and drive manufacturing-friendly solutions to ensure performance and safety targets are met.

The role requires strong CAD skills (CATIA/SolidWorks), experience with materials selection, and deep knowledge of vehicle dynamics and crash safety.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in automotive body and chassis engineering.
• Proven experience in designing and analyzing vehicle body structures (BIW) and chassis systems.
• Expertise in using FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran) for structural analysis.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks) for design creation.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, suspension design, and steering systems.
• Knowledge of automotive safety standards (e.g., crash testing requirements) and regulations.
• Experience with material selection and manufacturing processes for automotive applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience working in cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design and development of vehicle body structures (BIW) and chassis systems (suspension, steering, braking).
• Conduct structural analysis using FEA to meet stiffness, strength, durability, and crash targets.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with styling and aerodynamics teams to meet design requirements.
• Work with safety engineers to implement passive and active safety features.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure DFM.
• Specify materials and manufacturing processes for body and chassis components.
• Oversee prototype builds and validation testing, analyze results and modify designs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during development and production.
• Stay updated on advancements in body/chassis tech and simulation techniques.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran

CATIA

SolidWorks

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Body & Chassis Engineer in Benoni, Gauteng. You will lead the design of BIW structures and chassis systems, perform FEA analyses, and drive manufacturing-friendly solutions to ensure performance and safety targets are met.

The role requires strong CAD skills (CATIA/SolidWorks), experience with materials selection, and deep knowledge of vehicle dynamics and crash safety.