Senior Powertrain Engineering Lead — Hybrid

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Mossel Bay to drive powertrain development across engines, transmissions and EV systems. The role requires leading a team of engineers, managing design, test plans, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure world-class performance and reliability.

The candidate should bring a Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with 10+ years in automotive engineering, including 3+ years in leadership, and strong CAD/CAE proficiency

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in automotive mechanical engineering, incl. 3+ years in leadership.
• Deep expertise in ICE design and/or EV powertrain systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers in design and development of powertrain components.
• Oversee design, simulation, and validation of powertrain components (engines, transmissions, motors, batteries).
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans; analyze results and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources to milestones.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Powertrain design

CAD/CAE

Internal combustion engines

Electric vehicle drivetrains

Team mentoring

Education

Master's in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ANSYS

Star-CCM+

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Mossel Bay to drive powertrain development across engines, transmissions and EV systems. The role requires leading a team of engineers, managing design, test plans, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure world-class performance and reliability.

The candidate should bring a Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with 10+ years in automotive engineering, including 3+ years in leadership, and strong CAD/CAE proficiency