Component Engineer

Brief Role Description To ensure automotive products are engineered to local market requirements by designing, developing, testing and introducing locally manufactured components, by adapting and developing German sourced designs to be compatible with local environmental conditions and by issuing technical data in line with the correct component engineering level to meet the following criteria:
Automotive products are built problem freeLocal requirements in terms of local content are metUnique product featuresSafety and reliability in serviceDiscontinued models but still required in South AfricaAdhering to the required Product Emergence Process (PEP) manual. Responsibilities The release of vehicle body components via engineering processes and systems.The resolution of design related problems on all locally manufactured platforms.Keep accurate record of part level and Bill of Material.Co-ordination of testing and release of components & systems.Initiate and drive cost savings on components into production.Good problem solving and communication skills and have to function well within a group environment. Qualification requirements National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering
Experience needed 5 year's' experience in Supplier/Quality/ Engineering of automotive components (Development / Improvements / Problem solving) Essentials Initiative, be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent communication skills to all levelsAbility to quickly learn and understand complex components/systems/networksGood technical problem solving abilityComputer literate (Microsoft Office tools)Knowledge in various plastic/rubber/ metal forming technologies requiredWillingness to travel and learn German and/or Portuguese language Added advantage Knowledge of automotive components assemblies i.e. Body in White, etc.Problem solving experience related to production and supplier challengesComponent development experienceGerman and/or Portuguese communication skills