Senior Remote Mechanical Engineer: Product Development

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Professional development

Bonuses potential

Home office setup

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join a distributed, remote-first team supporting operations near Rustenburg. You will drive the development of high-performance products from concept to market launch.

The role requires 6+ years in mechanical design, proficiency with Fusion 360 or SolidWorks, and strong DFx knowledge. You will collaborate with global engineers and manufacturing partners in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Fusion 360, SolidWorks) and simulation software.
• Strong understanding of materials selection, manufacturing processes, and DFM.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop new mechanical products and systems from customer needs to viable solutions.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
• Perform performance analysis, simulations (FEA/CFD), and design validation testing.
• Collaborate with remote teams across engineering, marketing, and manufacturing for product readiness.

Skills

CAD software

FEA/CFD

Product development

Remote collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join a distributed, remote-first team supporting operations near Rustenburg. You will drive the development of high-performance products from concept to market launch.

The role requires 6+ years in mechanical design, proficiency with Fusion 360 or SolidWorks, and strong DFx knowledge. You will collaborate with global engineers and manufacturing partners in a fully remote environment.