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Component Engineer Jobs in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Component Engineer
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Component Engineer
Recruiter:
Staff Solutions Recruitment
Job Ref:
PE006495/AS
Date posted:
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Location:
Uitenhage, South Africa
SUMMARY:
New role is available for a Component Engineer for our client in the automotive Industry, based in Kariega, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on the design, development, testing and introduction of locally manufactured components, while adapting sourced designs to suit local market and environmental requirements
POSITION INFO:
Key objectives include:
- Delivering problem-free production of Group Africa products
- Meeting regional requirements for local content and technical support
- Driving innovative and market-specific product features
- Ensuring safety and in-service reliability
- Providing technical support for discontinued models still active in the African market
- Ensuring all technical development complies with the Product Emergence Process (PEP) manual
Possible Tasks Within This Role
- Releasing Body Department components and systems
- Resolving design-related issues across locally manufactured platforms
- Maintaining accurate records of part levels and production-built software (Bill of Materials)
- Coordinating testing and release processes for components and systems
- Initiating and driving cost-saving measures for components introduced into production
Qualification Requirements
- National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering
Experience Required
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in developing automotive components (development, improvement, and problem-solving)
Essentials
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
- Ability to quickly understand complex components, systems, and networks
- Solid technical problem-solving capability
- Project management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Willingness to travel
