Product Readiness Engineer

Profile Personnel; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a Product Readiness Engineer to lead initiatives ensuring localized service information for South Africa is precise, compliant, and market-ready. This role combines engineering expertise with operational impact and offers on-site work in the Eastern Cape.

You will validate data with stakeholders, publish documentation on launch schedules, and coordinate tools for engineering changes and new model launches while supporting dealer satisfaction and cost reduction

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a technical or engineering role within manufacturing.
• Strong analysis, coordination, and planning skills.
• Proven ability in technical writing and content development.
• Familiarity with engineering processes and market-specific technical standards.
• Ability to work effectively on-site in the Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain localized SA service information.
• Validate technical data with stakeholders for accuracy and compliance.
• Publish service documentation within launch schedules.
• Assess engineering changes and new model launches, updating content.
• Monitor and improve technical content quality via dealer feedback.
• Resolve dealer technical issues and close content gaps.
• Develop market-specific service literature and in-vehicle information.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through accurate information.
• Coordinate special tools and equipment for changes and launches.

Skills

Analysis

Coordination

Planning

Technical writing

Engineering processes

Job description

Join a dynamic manufacturing environment that fosters a collaborative team culture and a commitment to excellence. We are seeking a strategic Product Readiness Engineer to lead critical initiatives, ensuring our technical service information is precise, compliant, and market-ready. This is your opportunity to influence product launches and maintain high standards in a role that combines technical expertise with operational impact.

Duties:

• Develop and maintain localized service information tailored for the South African market.

• Validate technical data with key stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Ensure timely publication of service documentation within launch schedules.

• Assess engineering changes and new model launches, updating service content accordingly.

• Monitor and enhance technical content quality through dealer feedback and continuous improvement efforts.

• Resolve dealer technical issues and address service information gaps promptly.

• Develop market-specific service literature and in-vehicle information for launch readiness.

• Support cost reduction initiatives and improve customer satisfaction via accurate technical information.

• Coordinate special tools and equipment requirements for engineering changes and new product launches.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a technical or engineering role within manufacturing.

• Strong analysis, coordination, and planning skills.

• Proven ability in technical writing and content development.

• Familiarity with engineering processes and market-specific technical standards.

• Ability to work effectively on-site in the Eastern Cape.

Familiarity with the following:

• Engineering change management

• Technical documentation validation

• Dealer support and issue resolution