Product Readiness Engineer

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Elizabeth-based Product Readiness Engineer role in the automotive manufacturing industry, for a permanent position in Port Elizabeth. Salary is commensurate with qualification and experience.

Minimum requirements include a National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic engineering or equivalent automotive qualification, plus at least 3 years in automotive engineering, vehicle diagnostics and technical analysis.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ post-graduate automotive engineering experience
• Experience in automotive product support and new model introductions, including investigation, diagnosis and resolution of vehicle issues
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive products, vehicle systems and emerging technologies

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain localized service information for the South African market
• Validate technical information with stakeholders and publish within launch targets
• Assess engineering changes and new model launches to ensure timely delivery of service information
• Monitor and improve technical content quality through dealer feedback and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support cost reduction and customer satisfaction through accurate service information and effective repair solutions
• Coordinate special tool and equipment requirements to ensure dealer readiness for changes and launches

Skills

Technical analysis

Technical writing

Planning

MS Office

Pressure tolerance

Education

Engineering degree (Mech/Elec/Mechatronic)

Job description

Product Readiness Engineer job vacancy in Port Elizabeth.

We are looking for a Product Readiness Engineer in the automotive manufacturing industry for a permanent position in Port Elizabeth.

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or an equivalent automotive-related engineering qualification
• Minimum of 3 years’ Post-Graduate experience in automotive engineering, vehicle diagnostics, technical analysis, and problem solving
• Proven experience in automotive product support and new model introductions, including investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of vehicle-related technical issues
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive products, vehicle systems, and emerging technologies

Technical and Behavioural Competencies:

• Technical analysis and problem-solving
• Technical writing and documentation development
• Planning and coordination
• MS Office proficiency
• Discipline and ability to work under pressure

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop and maintain localized service information, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and South African market suitability
• Validate technical information with key stakeholders and ensure accurate, timely publication within launch targets
• Assess engineering changes and new model launches, ensuring service information is updated and delivered on time
• Monitor and improve technical content quality through dealer feedback, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Resolve dealer technical issues and service information gaps, ensuring timely implementation of corrective action
• Develop and validate market-specific service literature and in-vehicle information to ensure accuracy, quality, and launch readiness
• Support cost reduction and customer satisfaction through accurate service information and effective repair solutions
• Coordinate special tool and equipment requirements to ensure dealer readiness for engineering changes and new product launches