Lead Electrical Engineer

Triz Engineering Solutions; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Triz Engineering Solutions in Centurion seeks a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design function for commercial vehicle programmes. You will guide wiring design, controller integration, and ensure compliant, high-quality outputs while managing resources and customer relationships.

The role requires a BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of automotive design experience, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• BEng, BSc or BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of post-graduate engineering design experience, preferably wiring design and controller integration in automotive electrical design.
• Willing to travel overseas for variable periods as needed.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled engineering and digital tools to strengthen governance, design review effectiveness, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a cohesive electrical design team.
• Establish strong relationships with customers to prioritise design resources.
• Delegate tasks and manage project timelines to milestones.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure designs meet specifications and standards.
• Organise and lead internal and customer design reviews to validate integrity.
• Perform CAD design tasks including 3D modelling and 2D drawings; maintain PDM data.
• Oversee production support and mentorship within the team.
• Monitor KPIs like team performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Planning & Leadership

Attention to detail

Task management

Work under pressure

Automotive CAD design

English communication

Computer literacy

Education

BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

PDM

AI tools

Job description

We're growing fast! Join our expanding team as a Lead Electrical Design Engineer in Centurion.

Triz Engineering Solutions is looking for a Electrical Lead Design 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, he/she 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.

Triz Engineering Solutions (www.trizengineering.com) is a product engineering and development company dedicated exclusively to the commercial vehicle industry.

We specialize in end-to-end engineering for medium- and heavy-duty platforms, from concept and feasibility through productionization and compliance. Our expertise spans zero-emission (battery electric, fuel cell), hybrid, and conventional powertrains, as well as advanced vehicle technologies including ADAS, autonomy, and connectivity.

Our work focuses on high-integration, high-value systems for applications such as delivery, bus, motorhome, refuse, off-highway, and other vocational markets. Triz delivers launch-ready, validated solutions that help OEMs move from plan to product with speed, certainty, and zero surprises.

Job Summary

The Lead Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for leading and strengthening the electrical design function within Triz Engineering Solutions, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and customer-focused engineering deliverables across commercial vehicle programmes. The role provides technical leadership in automotive electrical systems, including wiring design and controller integration, while overseeing project execution, resource allocation, and team performance. The incumbent drives design governance, conducts internal and customer design reviews, ensures accurate CAD and PDM outputs, and fosters strong customer relationships to deliver projects on time, within scope, and to the highest engineering and compliance standards.

Requirements:

• BEng, BSc or BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 15+ years of post-graduate engineering design experience, preferably wiring design and controller integration in the automotive electrical design environment.
• Be willing to travel overseas for variable periods depending on the particular needs at that time.
• Demonstrated capability in leveraging AI-enabled engineering and digital tools to strengthen electrical design governance, design review effectiveness, engineering data integrity, resource optimisation, and compliance assurance across complex automotive electrical systems and vehicle programmes.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

• Develop and lead a cohesive electrical design team.
• Implement strategies to optimize team performance and collaboration.

Customer Interface and Resource Utilization:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers to prioritize design resource allocation.
• Ensure efficient utilization of design resources based on customer requirements.

Engineering Project Management:

• Delegate tasks effectively to engineering personnel.
• Manage project timelines to achieve milestones and promptly address deviations.

Technical Guidance and Compliance:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to design engineers.
• Ensure designs comply with customer specifications and industry standards.

Design Reviews and Integration:

• Organize and lead internal design reviews to ensure technical soundness.
• Conduct design reviews with customers and suppliers to validate design integrity.

CAD Design and Product Data Management (PDM):

• Perform CAD design tasks, including 3D modelling and the creation of 2D drawings.
• Maintain accurate product data within customer PDM systems.

Production Support and Project Execution:

• Support custom order engineering requests and prioritize design projects.
• Oversee administrative tasks, including performance reviews, mentorship, and training.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

-Team Performance

• Achievement of team goals and objectives.
• Employee satisfaction and retention rate.

-Customer Satisfaction

• Positive feedback and ratings from customers.
• Meeting or exceeding customer expectations on project deliverables.

Project Timeliness:

• Adherence to project timelines and milestone completion.
• Proactive management of delays or deviations.

Design Quality and Compliance:

• Compliance with customer specifications and engineering standards.
• Reduction in design-related issues and rework.

Effective Resource Utilization:

• Optimized utilization of design resources based on project demands.
• Cost-effective allocation of resources to meet project requirements.

Design Review Effectiveness

• Successful outcomes of internal and customer design reviews.
• Improvement in design accuracy and integrity.

CAD Design Efficiency:

• Timely completion of CAD design tasks.
• Accuracy and completeness of 3D models and 2D drawings.

Administrative Excellence

• Completion of performance reviews and development plans.
• Successful implementation of mentorship and training programs.

Skills Development Objectives:

-Enhanced Planning and Leadership Skills:

• Participation in leadership development programs.
• Implementation of improved planning strategies within the team.

-Continuous Improvement:

• Commitment to ongoing skill development and training.
• Adoption of best practices in automotive engineering and CAD design

Key Skills:

• Planning & Leadership Skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent in task management
• Ability to work under pressure and handle priority changes
• Passionate about automotive engineering and CAD design
• Excellent written and verbal communication (English)
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Remuneration:

We offer a competitive remuneration package.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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