Component Engineer (Body)

Recruiter:

Omega Human Capital

Job Ref:

2626119787

Date posted:

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Location:

Uitenhage, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a global leader in the automotive manufacturing industry, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Component Engineer (Body) to join their Product Engineering Division in Kariega. This is a permanent staff position with an excellent salary package and strong career development prospects.

Relocation support offered for candidates outside the Uitenhage region.

You will play a key role in the release and lifecycle management of body components and systems.

This includes:

Releasing components for production
Solving design-related issues across all locally manufactured platforms
Managing part-level and software build records (BoM)
Coordinating testing and validation of components and systems
Driving cost-saving initiatives into production

Essential Requirements:

National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering
1 to 3 years’ experience in development of 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.
Project management ability.
Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
Willingness to travel.

Advantageous:

Knowledge of automotive metal, glass, and rubber components
Ability or willingness to learn German and/or Portuguese

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