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
