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Product Readiness Engineer - automotive industry

Full-time

On Line Personnel

Ref: 5287

Location: PE/Gqeberha

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

Email your CV to ***email_hidden***

Qualifications / 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

Ref: 5287

Location: PE/Gqeberha

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

Email your CV to ***email_hidden***

Qualifications / 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

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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