Lead Electrical Engineer

Triz Engineering Solutions; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Triz Engineering Solutions in Durbanville, Cape Town invites a seasoned Lead Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. You will lead the electrical design function across commercial vehicle programmes, ensuring high-quality, compliant deliverables and strong customer relationships.

The role focuses on automotive electrical systems, wiring design and controller integration, with responsibility for project execution, resource allocation and team performance to meet schedule and standards.

Qualifications

• BEng, BSc or BTech 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a cohesive electrical design team.
• Implement strategies to optimize team performance and collaboration.
• Oversee project execution and ensure timely, compliant deliverables.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Wiring design

Controller integration

Team leadership

Automotive engineering

Digital tools

Education

BEng, BSc or BTech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We're growing fast! Join our expanding team as a Lead Electrical Engineer in Durbanville, Cape Town.

Triz Engineering Solutions is looking for a Electrical Lead 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 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Optimized utilization of design resources based on project demands.
• Cost-effective allocation of resources to meet project requirements.
• Successful outcomes of internal and customer design reviews.
• Improvement in design accuracy and integrity.
• Timely completion of CAD design tasks.
• Accuracy and completeness of 3D models and 2D drawings.
• 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.
• Commitment to ongoing skill development and training.
• Adoption of best practices in automotive engineering and CAD design

Key Skills:

• Excellent in task management
• Ability to work under pressure and handle priority changes
• Passionate about automotive engineering and CAD design

Remuneration:

We offer a competitive remuneration package.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer:

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