Senior Chassis Systems Engineer - Hybrid Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Design Engineer in Pietermaritzburg to lead chassis system design, CAE analyses, and prototype validation for future vehicle programs.

The role demands strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, automotive chassis dynamics knowledge, and proficiency with CATIA/SolidWorks. Join a team delivering cutting-edge suspension, steering, and braking solutions with hybrid work flexibility in KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering.
• 6+ years' experience in automotive chassis design.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and CAE tools for structural analysis and MBD.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop chassis systems (suspension, steering, braking) for new programs.
• Perform CAE analyses (FEA, MBD) to optimize performance and weight.
• Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Lead prototype builds and oversee vehicle testing and validation.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.
• Coordinate with CAE, testing, manufacturing, and purchasing.

Skills

CATIA V5/V6

SolidWorks

FEA

MBD

Suspension kinematics

Vehicle dynamics

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Design Engineer in Pietermaritzburg to lead chassis system design, CAE analyses, and prototype validation for future vehicle programs.

The role demands strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, automotive chassis dynamics knowledge, and proficiency with CATIA/SolidWorks. Join a team delivering cutting-edge suspension, steering, and braking solutions with hybrid work flexibility in KwaZulu-Natal.