Senior Chassis Systems Engineer — CAD/FEA Expert (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

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Medical aid

Pension

Zusammenfassung

Placements24, Durban-based automotive manufacturer, seeks a Senior Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer focused on chassis systems to design, develop, and validate high-performance chassis components.

You will lead CAD modeling in CATIA/SolidWorks, perform FEA with ANSYS/Abaqus, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure durability, safety, and manufacturability of next-generation vehicles.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in automotive mechanical design with chassis focus.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for automotive chassis, including suspension, steering, braking, and structural elements.
• Utilize CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks) for 3D modeling, drafting, and assemblies.
• Perform FEA to assess structural integrity, fatigue life, and performance under loads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and optimize performance.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical design

Vehicle dynamics

Chassis systems

CAD modeling

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master in Mechanical Eng

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Abaqus

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24, Durban-based automotive manufacturer, seeks a Senior Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer focused on chassis systems to design, develop, and validate high-performance chassis components.

You will lead CAD modeling in CATIA/SolidWorks, perform FEA with ANSYS/Abaqus, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure durability, safety, and manufacturability of next-generation vehicles.