Component Engineer

Component Engineer

Recruiter

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref

PE006722/AS

Date posted

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Location

Uitenhage, South Africa

SUMMARY

Our client in the automotive industry based in Kariega is looking to appoint a Component Engineer who will ensure that products meet market requirements through the design, development, testing, and release of locally manufactured and adapted components.

POSITION INFO

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Design, develop, test, and release components in line with company standards. Adapt Group designs to African market and environmental conditions. Apply preventative and corrective engineering tools (e.g. DFMEA). Ensure quality, safety, and reliability compliance before production release. Prepare and maintain accurate engineering and technical data. Manage engineering changes in line with production build levels. Support production, localisation, and cost optimisation initiatives. Participate in cross-divisional projects and technical forums. REQUIREMENTS Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of NDip BTech, BSc or BEng in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Electrical Engineering Work Experience: Minimum of 1 years' experience in automotive or similar engineering environment. Component/system development and testing experience. Exposure to engineering data systems and cross-functional teamwork. Technical & Behavioral Competencies: Strong technical understanding and problem-solving skills. Project management and planning ability. Good communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills. Ability to work independently and in teams. High degree of computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).