Component / Product Development Engineer

1 month ago

Port Elizabeth, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

Automotive Component / Product Development Engineer

Job Details

Our client is an automotive OEM which produces vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 150 markets worldwide. Electromobility, smart mobility and digital transformation are our core topics for the future. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Component Engineer position, Component Engineering & Test Department - Product Development (Kariega)

Brief Role Description

To ensure products are engineered to market requirements by designing, developing, testing and introducing locally manufactured components, by adapting and developing the Group sourced designs to be compatible with the company responsible markets environmental conditions and by issuing technical data in line with the correct component engineering level to meet the following criteria:

- Group products are built problem free
- Regional requirements in terms of local content and technical support are met
- Innovative and unique product feature development
- Safety and reliability in service
- Technical support for discontinued models (and still required in Africa)
- Technical development that adheres to the required Product Emergence Process(PEP) manual

Possible Tasks within this Role

- Apply sound knowledge of vehicle component systems such as the engine, drivetrain, suspension system, air conditioning system, etc.
- Prepare, issue and maintain technical data for relevant components and systems.
- Support Production, Logistics, Warranty and Quality and assist with special investigations.
- Specify, test and release relevant components and systems to ensure adherence to internal and external requirements.
- Create and track development and release timing plans; prepare development and release reports.
- Evaluation and implementation of design changes and material cost saving ideas.
- Support of suppliers throughout the development and localization phases.
- Communication and cooperation with relevant Group counterparts (Europe and Brazil) for projects.
- Application of root cause analysis tools, implementation of corrective actions and introduction of preventative measures

Qualification requirements

- National Diploma or BSc / BEng in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
- Minimum 1 years relevant experience in the automotive industry or similar engineering field
- Knowledge of modern engine, drivetrain and vehicle air conditioning components and systems.
- Knowledge of modern automotive production methods.
- Knowledge of project management principles.
- Understanding of basic financial principles.
- Self-motivation, good time management, report writing and presentation ability.
- The ability to conduct Technical Presentations.
- The ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- MS Office computer literacy.
- A working knowledge of the German or Portuguese language will be an advantage.
- Code 08 Drivers Licence.

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