Senior Powertrain Engineer — Drive Cutting-Edge Automotive Tech

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

State-of-the-art testing facilities

East London facility

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead Powertrain Development for advanced vehicle platforms in East London, Eastern Cape. You will design, analyze, and validate engine and transmission components, focusing on performance, efficiency and durability.

You will use CATIA or Siemens NX for 3D modeling, conduct FEA/CFD analyses with ANSYS/NASTRAN, perform dyno tests, collaborate with calibration, materials and manufacturing teams, and mentor junior engineers while staying abreast of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in mechanical design with powertrain emphasis.
• Proficiency in CATIA/Siemens NX and FEA/CFD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize mechanical components for engines and transmissions.
• Model with CATIA/Siemens NX and create drawings and tolerances.
• Perform stress, fatigue, thermal, and vibration analyses with ANSYS/NASTRAN.
• Validate designs through dyno and component testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and support manufacturability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead Powertrain Development for advanced vehicle platforms in East London, Eastern Cape. You will design, analyze, and validate engine and transmission components, focusing on performance, efficiency and durability.

You will use CATIA or Siemens NX for 3D modeling, conduct FEA/CFD analyses with ANSYS/NASTRAN, perform dyno tests, collaborate with calibration, materials and manufacturing teams, and mentor junior engineers while staying abreast of