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Component Engineer Port Elizabeth
Job Location:
Job Location:
Uitenhage - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client in the Automotive Manufacturing industry is seeking to employ a Component Engineer to join their team based in Kariega (Uitenhage).
Exciting Opportunity:
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking automotive engineering team where you will play a key role in developing and releasing vehicle components for both local and export markets. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative product development while growing your engineering career within a leading global automotive environment.Requirements:
- National Diploma BTech BSc or BEng in Mechanical Mechatronic or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 1 years experience in an automotive or similar engineering environment.
- Experience with component and/or system development and testing.
- Exposure to engineering data systems.
- Experience working within cross-functional teams.
- Strong technical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of engineering change management processes.
- Understanding of quality safety and reliability standards.
- Project planning and project management skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and report-writing abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of computer literacy including Microsoft Outlook Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to support continuous improvement and cost optimisation initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Design develop test and release vehicle components in accordance with engineering standards.
- Adapt global component designs to suit African market and environmental conditions.
- Apply preventative and corrective engineering tools including DFMEA.
- Ensure components meet quality safety and reliability requirements before production release.
- Prepare maintain and update engineering documentation and technical data.
- Manage engineering changes in line with production build levels.
- Support production localisation and cost optimisation initiatives.
- Participate in cross-functional engineering projects and technical forums.
- Assist in resolving technical and product-related issues.
- Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to ensure successful component implementation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities and engineering best practices.
Required Experience:
IC
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