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 (Body) position in the Body/Electrical/Trim Styling Department – Product Engineering ( 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 company 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: Company 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 Key Duties 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 & systems. Initiate and drive cost savings on components into production Experience & Qualification requirements National Diploma or Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering 5 years experience of Supplier/Quality/ Engineering experience on automotive components. (Development /Improvements/ Problem-solving) 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. German and/or Portuguese language knowledge or willingness to learn Note: Please ensure that you upload copies of your ID and Qualification to be considered for this position.

Automotive Product Development Engineer position available in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-03-20 in the Engineering category

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