Technical Lead Engineer

Express Employment Professionals Durban South; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals (Durban South) is seeking an experienced Senior Automotive Engineer to lead a team in delivering products from concept to production. You will review designs, manage CAD models and BOMs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Quality and Manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in Mechatronics or Electrical Eng, 8+ years in automotive engineering, with strong knowledge of development processes and CAD software (Siemens NX).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years automotive engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of automotive development processes (SOR, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVPR, PPAP, APQP & ECM).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, driving technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Manage engineering resources, workloads, KPIs and project delivery.
• Review and approve engineering designs prior to release.
• Drive technical issue resolution using the 8D methodology.
• Coordinate activities between Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Suppliers and Customers.
• Oversee product development from concept through production, including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, prototype builds and manufacturing documentation.

Skills

Automotive engineering

DFMEA/PFMEA

CAN networks

CAD Siemens NX

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of engineers, driving technical excellence and continuous improvement. Manage engineering resources, workloads, KPIs and project delivery. Lead engineering projects involving wiring harnesses, brackets, sensors, electronic modules and vehicle accessory integration. Review and approve engineering designs prior to release. Drive technical issue resolution using the 8D methodology. Ensure compliance with automotive development standards and processes, including SOR, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVPR, PPAP, APQP and Engineering Change Management. Coordinate activities between Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Suppliers and Customers. Participate in customer technical reviews and Product Development Team meetings. Oversee product development from concept through production, including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, prototype builds and manufacturing documentation. Review customer RFQs, define technical scope and support quotation development. Analyse vehicle electrical architecture, CAN networks and discrete electrical systems. Drive cost reduction initiatives and manage supplier technical performance. Travel as required to support project activities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 8 years' automotive engineering experience. Proven experience delivering automotive product development projects from concept through production. Strong understanding of automotive development processes, including SOR, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVPR, PPAP, APQP and Engineering Change Management. Working knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and CAN communication. Experience with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX. Demonstrated experience working with customers, suppliers and cross‑functional engineering teams. Strong project planning, prioritisation, leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate is likely to be either: A Senior Design Engineer ready to step into a technical leadership and people management role; or An experienced Lead Engineer currently working within an automotive supplier environment seeking their next career opportunity.