Electrical Lead Engineer Centurion

Datafin; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering solutions provider seeks an experienced Electrical Lead Engineer based in South Africa. The role includes team leadership, effective communication with clients, and electrical wiring design using CAD. Candidates must hold a BEng, BSc, or BTech in Electrical Engineering and possess 8-10 years of post-graduate experience in the automotive domain, focusing on wiring design. Strong planning, attention to detail, and the willingness to travel are essential for this position. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years post-grad Engineering Design experience.
• Experience in wiring design and controller integration.
• Able to interface with clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and delegate work to engineering personnel.
• Manage project timelines and ensure design compliance.
• Perform CAD Design and maintain product sales matrix.

Skills

Team Leadership

Electrical Wiring Design

Communication skills

CAD Design

Planning and Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Education

BEng, BSc. or BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Electrical Lead Engineer - CenturionEngineering/Technical

Pretoria/Centurion - Gauteng - South Africa

Overview

The technical expertise of an Electrical Lead Engineer with at least 8 years post‑grad Engineering Design experience is sought by a fast‑paced provider of cutting‑edge Engineering Solutions in Durbanville. Your role will entail Team Leadership, interfacing with clients to help establish and prioritise the utilisation of design resources while participating in Electrical Wiring Design (2D, 3D, Schematics) and Integration of Control Modules and directing and guiding Design Engineers on technical‑related issues. You must possess a BEng/BSc or BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8‑10 years Post‑grad Engineering Design experience, preferably wiring design and controller integration in the automotive electrical design environment.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership.
• Interface with customers to help establish and prioritise the utilisation of design resources.
• Delegate work to assigned engineering personnel.
• Direct and guide Design Engineers on technical related issues.
• Manage project / task timelines to ensure that agreed milestones are reached and to communicate and plan for non‑compliance in a timely manner.
• Electrical Wiring Design (2D, 3D, Schematics) and Integration of Control Modules.
• Take responsibility for the technical soundness and compliance of designs to the customers, and general Engineering practices and standards.
• Organise and lead internal design reviews to ensure that designs that are reviewed with the customer are properly checked for soundness and compliance.
• Lead design reviews with the customer and suppliers.
• Perform CAD Design (3D Modelling, Create 2D Drawings, Maintain Bill of materials).
• Work inside customer PDM system.
• Maintain customer product sales option matrix.
• Production Support (Custom Order Engineering Requests).
• Design Projects (Medium to long term).
• Priority Projects (Short Term).
• Administrative (Performance Reviews, Mentorship, Training etc.).

Qualifications

• BEng, BSc. or BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience/Skills

• 8-10 Years of Post‑graduate Engineering Design experience, preferably wiring design and controller integration in the automotive electrical design environment.
• Passionate about automotive engineering and CAD Design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication (English).
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Be willing to travel overseas for variable periods depending on the particular needs at that time.

Attributes

• Planning and Leadership skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent in task management.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle priority changes.

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