Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Remote & Impactful

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous leave & paid sick days

Online training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa, supporting Polokwane and nationwide operations. You will lead complex mechanical designs, run FEA simulations, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with distributed teams.

A Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years of experience are required. You will work from anywhere in South Africa, with a focus on manufacturability and cost optimization, benefiting from a rewarding

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Expert in 3D CAD and FEA tools used in design validation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects remotely.
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and DFM/ DFA principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical systems and components from concept to production readiness, utilizing advanced 3D CAD modeling techniques.
• Perform rigorous stress analysis, vibration analysis, and thermal simulations using FEA tools to ensure design integrity and performance under various operating conditions.
• Develop detailed manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications, ensuring clarity and precision for production teams.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, and manufacturing specialists, through virtual communication channels.
• Contribute to design reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers remotely.
• Proactively identify opportunities for design optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement.

Skills

CAD

FEA

DFM

Remote collaboration

Mentoring

Project leadership

Education

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa, supporting Polokwane and nationwide operations. You will lead complex mechanical designs, run FEA simulations, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with distributed teams.

A Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years of experience are required. You will work from anywhere in South Africa, with a focus on manufacturability and cost optimization, benefiting from a rewarding