Component Engineer, Kariega, Eastern Cape

2 weeks ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa REVTECH GLOBAL (South Africa) Full time R500 000 - R1 500 000 per year

Component Engineer
 
in the Component Engineering Department - Product Development

Kariega

Brief Role Description

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

· Company's 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

Duties

  • Apply sound knowledge of vehicle component systems such as the drivetrain, exhaust system, fuel system, air conditioning system, cooling system, etc.
  • Prepare, issue, and maintain technical data for Chassis, Powertrain, and automotive Heating-Ventilation-Air-conditioning (HVAC) components and systems.
  • Support Production, Logistics, Warranty, and Quality, and assist with special investigations.
  • Specify, test, and release Chassis/Powertrain/HVAC 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 for projects.
  • Application of root cause analysis tools, implementation of corrective actions, and introduction of preventative measures.

Qualification requirements

· National Diploma/BTech/BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Experience needed

· Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the automotive or a similar engineering field

Essential requirements

· Knowledge of modern Chassis/Powertrain/HVAC vehicle 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.

· Code 08 Driver's Licence.

Added Advantage

A working knowledge of German language.

Please email your comprehensive CV and certified documents to:

Closing date for applications: 20 November 2025

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