Senior Remote Mechanical Engineer — Lead Global Projects

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fully remote work

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and test advanced mechanical components from a home-based position. You will lead complex system design and work with engineers across the globe to drive projects from concept through launch.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years in mechanical design, with strong CAD and FEA/CFD experience. You will work remotely with flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and development.
• Expertise with CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor) and FEA/CFD analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Perform detailed analyses (stress, thermal, dynamic) to verify performance.
• Create and maintain design documentation, CAD models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with remote cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and design reviews for junior engineers.

Skills

CAD modeling

Engineering leadership

Stress/thermal analysis

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA/CFD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and test advanced mechanical components from a home-based position. You will lead complex system design and work with engineers across the globe to drive projects from concept through launch.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years in mechanical design, with strong CAD and FEA/CFD experience. You will work remotely with flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth.