To ensure products are engineered to market requirements by designing, developing, testing and introducing locally manufactured components, by adapting and developing sourced designs to be compatible with company's responsible markets' environmental conditions and by issuing technical data in line with the correct component engineering level to meet the following criteria:
Company products are built problem free
Regional requirements in terms of local content and technical support are met
Innovative and unique product feature development
Safety and reliability in service
Technical support for discontinued models (and still required in Africa)
Technical development that adheres to the required Product Emergence Process (PEP) manual
Possible Tasks within this Role
Apply sound knowledge of vehicle component systems such as the drivetrain, exhaust system, fuel system, air conditioning system, cooling system, etc.
Prepare, issue and maintain technical data for Chassis, Powertrain and automotive Heating-Ventilation-Air-conditioning (HVAC) components and systems
Support Production, Logistics, Warranty and Quality and assist with special investigations
Specify, test and release Chassis/Powertrain/HVAC components and systems to ensure adherence to internal and external requirements
Create and track development and release timing plans; prepare development and release reports
Evaluation and implementation of design changes and material cost saving ideas
Support of suppliers throughout the development and localization 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
Qualification Requirements
National Diploma/BTech/Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
Experience Needed
Minimum 3 years relative experience in the automotive or a similar engineering field
Essentials
Knowledge of modern Chassis/Powertrain/HVAC vehicle components and systems
Knowledge of modern automotive 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
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