Senior Body & Chassis Engineer - Hybrid Role

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Body & Chassis Engineer in Midrand, Gauteng. You will lead design and development of body structures and chassis components, applying FEA and vehicle dynamics knowledge to optimize performance and safety.

You will collaborate across design, manufacturing and testing teams, drive specifications, prototype testing, and ensure regulatory compliance. Hybrid work is offered with a strong focus on project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive body and chassis engineering.
• Proven expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics, suspension design, and steering systems.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks) for component design.
• Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes for body and chassis components.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with vehicle testing procedures and data acquisition.
• Experience with lightweight materials and structural optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automotive body structures and chassis components.
• Conduct structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to ensure robustness and safety.
• Optimize chassis systems, including suspension, steering, and braking, for performance and durability.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to achieve project milestones.
• Develop and manage technical specifications and requirements for body and chassis systems.
• Oversee prototype development and testing, interpreting results and implementing design changes.
• Ensure compliance with automotive safety regulations and industry standards.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing and field issues related to body and chassis components.
• Evaluate new materials and technologies for application in vehicle structures and chassis systems.

Skills

FEA

Body & chassis

Vehicle dynamics

Project management

Communication

Testing procedures

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Body & Chassis Engineer in Midrand, Gauteng. You will lead design and development of body structures and chassis components, applying FEA and vehicle dynamics knowledge to optimize performance and safety.

You will collaborate across design, manufacturing and testing teams, drive specifications, prototype testing, and ensure regulatory compliance. Hybrid work is offered with a strong focus on project leadership.