Component Engineer

Key objectives include:

• Delivering problem-free production of Group Africa products
• Meeting regional requirements for local content and technical support
• Driving innovative and market-specific product features
• Ensuring safety and in-service reliability
• Providing technical support for discontinued models still active in the African market
• Ensuring all technical development complies with the Product Emergence Process (PEP) manual

Possible Tasks Within This Role

• Releasing Body Department components and systems
• Resolving design-related issues across locally manufactured platforms
• Maintaining accurate records of part levels and production-built software (Bill of Materials)
• Coordinating testing and release processes for components and systems
• Initiating and driving cost-saving measures for components introduced into production

Qualification Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering

Experience Required

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in developing automotive components (development, improvement, and problem-solving)

Essentials

• Strong initiative and ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to quickly understand complex components, systems, and networks
• Solid technical problem-solving capability
• Project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel