Current Product Engineer-Electric

GVW Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cape Town is looking for a Current Product Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This role involves product development, technical support for electrical systems, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess 3-5 years of relevant experience. Willingness to relocate to the USA and travel overseas is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 Years of engineering experience required.
• Willing to relocate to the USA and travel overseas.

Responsibilities

• Product development direction from initiation to regular production.
• Support ongoing production and troubleshoot engineering issues.
• Liaison between various teams for production and development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Task management

Good communication (English)

Computer literacy with advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Equivalent

Tools

3D-CAD systems, preferably Unigraphics

PDM systems, preferably Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Overview

Job title : Current Product Engineer-Electric

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 04, 2025

Job Description

• Triz Engineering Solutions is looking for a Current Product Engineer to form part of our engineering team, with the ability to fit into the DNA of our company culture that is dynamic and embraces change. Apart from a contained and well-rounded person with a high EQ level, they will be required to deal with complexity in a fast-paced environment. The person needs to be a self-starter with attention to detail and bring a positive energy to the work environment, with a willingness to excel in their role.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Equivalent
• 3-5 Years of engineering experience
• A thorough working knowledge of 3D-CAD systems preferably Unigraphics
• PDM systems preferably Siemens Teamcenter preferred
• Willing to relocate to the USA
• Willing to travel overseas for variable periods
• South African Citizenship

Job Responsibilities

• Product development direction and support from project initiation to regular production for the Electrical and Electrical systems.
• Product sustainment and improvement throughout the product life cycle in support of the Autocar brand, product strategy & objectives and customer experience.
• Ongoing hands-on production line support, including troubleshooting and resolution of engineering-related assembly and other issues in support of on-time delivery to customers.
• Liaison between customers, suppliers, production, process engineering-, and development teams by applying product and process expertise to support regular production and implementation of new systems.
• Responsible for all engineering liaison, validation, and testing activities

Responsibilities

• Provide design direction, including technical specifications and requirements, to on- and offshore engineering resources for the Electrical and Electrical systems (subject systems) for heavy / severe duty trucks following best engineering practices.
• Contribute to product improvements, new features or options development and product portfolio growth initiatives for subject systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support product planning initiatives.
• Keep abreast of and advise the engineering team on industry trends & new technologies related to the Electrical and Electrical systems.
• Manage 3rd party providers such as suppliers and development teams / consultants as it relates to the subject systems’ design, development, and ongoing product support & improvements.
• Lead and / or support project status reviews, design reviews, design analysis activities such as DFMEA’s, product integrity initiatives and production readiness reviews.
• Create, maintain, and file design intent & history documentation including testing and validation.
• Engage & align with engineering peers across vehicle systems and other platforms in the interest of interface control and commonality.
• Identify opportunities and support continuous improvement to promote engineering quality during the product development & release management process.
• Provide day-to-day support of cross-functional teams such as Sales, Service, Warranty, Parts, Purchasing, Materials, Productivity Engineering and Program Management to align goals and expectations.
• Perform and or support online and offline validation and testing of new designs and provide feedback to the design team.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve day-to-day assembly line issues.
• Ensure deviations and substitutions are implemented as required.
• Support the Product Integrity Team with issue resolution.
• Interact with customers as required, including product support at customer locations.
• Provide engineering support relating to compliance and regulatory matters, including participating in industry standards forums / events if required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and technical skills to understand business practices.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent in task management
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)
• Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Engineering / Technical jobs