Senior Mechanical Engineer – Automotive Systems Lead (On-Site)

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer to spearhead an automotive systems division in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will guide a team of engineers across powertrain, chassis and body systems, ensuring design validity, performance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires steering complex projects from concept to production, with a focus on innovation, quality and collaboration with R&D, manufacturing and QA to deliver high-performance vehicles.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in mechanical engineering with automotive focus.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Proficient in CAD/CAE tools and automotive systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers in automotive system design.
• Oversee lifecycle from concept to production launch and post-launch support.
• Develop and implement advanced engineering solutions for powertrain, chassis, suspension and dynamics.
• Conduct rigorous performance, durability, and safety testing and analyze results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources for mechanical initiatives.
• Stay updated on automotive tech, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations and customer specs.
• Drive innovation by exploring new technologies and methods to improve vehicle performance.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems engineering

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

APQP/PPAP understanding

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

FEA/CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer to spearhead an automotive systems division in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will guide a team of engineers across powertrain, chassis and body systems, ensuring design validity, performance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires steering complex projects from concept to production, with a focus on innovation, quality and collaboration with R&D, manufacturing and QA to deliver high-performance vehicles.