Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Automotive Innovation

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced engineering tools

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in automotive to lead the design and development of next‑generation components and systems, driving vehicle performance, safety and efficiency in an in‑office setting.

You will translate complex requirements into robust 3D models, perform FEA, and collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and testing teams to meet targets, including powertrains, chassis and HVAC components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of automotive mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo) and FEA (ANSYS, Abaqus).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate automotive mechanical components and systems such as powertrains, chassis, or HVAC.
• Create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and technical specifications using CAD software.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses (FEA).
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and testing teams.
• Support prototype builds, conduct validation testing, and drive design improvements.
• Ensure designs meet performance, regulatory, and cost targets for automotive applications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BEng in Mechanical Eng

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in automotive to lead the design and development of next‑generation components and systems, driving vehicle performance, safety and efficiency in an in‑office setting.

You will translate complex requirements into robust 3D models, perform FEA, and collaborate with R&D, manufacturing and testing teams to meet targets, including powertrains, chassis and HVAC components.