Component Engineer

REQUIREMENTS

• Affirmative Action South African citizen
• B.Sc/ B.Tech/ B.Eng in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in the automotive or a similar engineering field, which includes development, testing and project management of components and/or systems
• Knowledge of modern engine, drivetrain and vehicle air condition components and systems
• Knowledge of modern automotive component production methods
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Understanding of basic financial principles
• Self-motivation, good time management, report writing and presentation ability
• The ability to conduct technical presentations
• The ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels
• MS Office computer literacy
• Code 08 driver's licence
• A working knowledge of the German and/ or Portuguese language will be an advantage

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply sound knowledge of vehicle component systems such as the drivetrain, suspension, exhaust system, fuel system, air conditioning system, cooling system, etc.
• Prepare, issue and maintain technical data for components and systems
• Specify, test and release components and systems to ensure adherence to internal and external requirements
• Create and track development and release timing plans, and prepare development and release reports
• Evaluation and implementation of design changes and material cost-saving ideas
• Support of suppliers throughout the development and localisation phases
• Communication and cooperation with relevant group counterparts for projects
• Application of root cause analysis tools, implementation of corrective actions and introduction of preventative measures