Senior Design Engineer - Automotive

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join our advanced engineering team in Stellenbosch. You will lead design efforts for automotive components and systems, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout development.

The role requires 8+ years in automotive design, expertise in CATIA or Siemens NX and CAE tools (ANSYS, Abaqus), and strong leadership and communication skills. A hybrid work model offers office and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive component design.
• Expertise in 3D CAD and CAE tools (CATIA, Siemens NX, ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex automotive components and subsystems.
• Conduct stress, thermal, and vibration analysis using simulation tools.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to optimize for mass production (DFM).
• Oversee testing and validation of component performance and durability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.
• Stay current with automotive trends and technologies.

Skills

Automotive design

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer specializing in the automotive sector to join their advanced engineering team in Stellenbosch . This role requires a deep understanding of automotive component design, materials, and manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for leading the design efforts for new automotive parts and systems, ensuring they meet stringent performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with a proven track record in automotive engineering and a passion for innovation in vehicle technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex automotive components and subsystems.
• Conduct rigorous stress, thermal, and vibration analysis using advanced simulation tools.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are optimized for mass production (DFM).
• Oversee testing and validation activities to confirm component performance and durability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the design team.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in the automotive industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive component design.
• Expertise in 3D CAD software (e.g., CATIA , Siemens NX) and CAE tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
• In-depth knowledge of automotive materials, manufacturing processes, and industry standards.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office and remote flexibility.
• Work on cutting-edge automotive projects in a stimulating environment.