Component Engineer

Component Engineer position available in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
• 5 year’s experience of Supplier / Quality / Engineering experience on automotive components (development / improvements / problem-solving)
• Essential
  • Initiative, be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills to all levels
  • Ability to quickly learn and understand complex components / systems / networks
  • Good technical problem-solving ability
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
  • Willingness to travel
• Added Advantage
  • Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering qualification
  • Experience in driver assisting systems and e-Connectivity
  • Knowledge of both metal, automotive glass and rubber components

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure Group products are engineered to market requirements by designing, developing, testing and introducing locally manufactured components, by adapting and developing Group sourced designs to be compatible with Group responsible markets‘ environmental conditions and by issuing technical data in line with the correct component engineering level to meet the following criteria: Group Africa 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.
• The release of body department components and systems.
• The resolution of design related problems on all locally manufactured platforms.
• Keep accurate record of part level and software built in production (Bill of Material).
• Co-ordination of testing and release of components and systems.
• Initiate and drive cost savings on components into production.

Salary: R35 000 to R50 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience benefits.