Component Engineer - Body - - Uitenhage

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

The Group's products are built problem free
Local requirements in terms of local content are met
Unique product features
Safety and reliability in service
Discontinued models but still required in South Africa
Adhering to the required Product Emergence Process (PEP) manual.

Duties:

The release of vehicle body components via engineering processes and systems.
The resolution of design related problems on all locally manufactured platforms.
Keep accurate record of part level and Bill of Material.
Co-ordination of testing and release of components & systems.
Initiate and drive cost savings on components into production.
Good problem solving and communication skills and have to function well within a group environment.

Qualifications:

National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering.

Experience Needed:

5 years experience in Supplier/Quality/ Engineering of automotive components.

Essential:

Initiative, be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills at all levels.
Ability to quickly learn and understand complex components/systems/networks.
Good technical problem-solving ability.
Computer literate (Microsoft Office tools).
Knowledge of various plastic/rubber/ metal forming technologies required.
Willingness to travel and learn German and/or Portuguese language.

Advantage: