Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Remote, High-Impact

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development budget

Health insurance

Conference opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of design experience, with expertise in 3D CAD (Onshape, Fusion 360) and simulation tools.

You will lead complex mechanical designs, perform FEA/CFD analyses, and generate BOMs and detailed drawings for production, while collaborating with a global, distributed team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• 8+ years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and simulation tools; able to lead design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design of mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD.
• Perform FEA/CFD analyses to optimize performance.
• Produce manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Collaborate with remote cross‑functional teams and document results.
• Conduct design reviews and implement mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on new technologies and design trends.

Skills

Advanced CAD skills

FEA & CFD

Remote collaboration

Documentation & communication

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Onshape

Fusion 360

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of design experience, with expertise in 3D CAD (Onshape, Fusion 360) and simulation tools.

You will lead complex mechanical designs, perform FEA/CFD analyses, and generate BOMs and detailed drawings for production, while collaborating with a global, distributed team.