Assistant Product Development Engineer (Automotive Forging Industry)

Recruiter:

Hlabahlosile

Job Ref:

Cariena/Trudie

Date posted:

Friday, August 29, 2025

Location:

isando, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting an Assistant Product Development Engineer to support the engineering team in developing and improving automotive components and processes

POSITION INFO:

Assistant Product Development Engineer (Automotive Forging Industry)

Isando

Minimum Requirements

3–5 years in automotive component manufacturing/development.
National Diploma S3 or Mechanical Engineering degree.
Knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, APQP & PPAP.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, SolidWorks CAD.

Key Responsibilities

Support feasibility studies for new products & processes (RFQ support).
Assist with tooling, gauging, and process development.
Compile and update PFMEAs, control plans, routings & process sheets.
Maintain specification, drawing & engineering change control.
Handle IMDS product registrations and updates.
Support APQP & PPAP activities for both customers and suppliers.
Review and assist with RFCs, concessions & deviations (product safety).
Contribute to continuous improvement and cost/performance initiatives.
Provide technical support in 8D root cause analysis.
Assist with training, forging tooling development & general engineering tasks.

Authority & Limitations

Act within QMS framework and company rules.
Not authorised to change official documentation without approval.

Key Competencies

Team player with strong problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail in technical documentation.
Ability to support multiple projects under tight timelines.

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