Component Engineer - Port Elizabeth

Component Engineer - Port Elizabeth

Recruiter

Headhunters

Job Ref

PE003652/DW

Date posted

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Location

Uitenhage, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Our client in the Automotive Manufacturing industry is seeking to employ a Component Engineer to join their team based in Kariega (Uitenhage).

Exciting Opportunity

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking automotive engineering team where you will play a key role in developing and releasing vehicle components for both local and export markets. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative product development while growing your engineering career within a leading global automotive environment.

POSITION INFO

Requirements: National Diploma, BTech, BSc or BEng in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Electrical Engineering. Minimum of 1 year's experience in an automotive or similar engineering environment. Experience with component and/or system development and testing. Exposure to engineering data systems. Experience working within cross-functional teams. Strong technical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills. Knowledge of engineering change management processes. Understanding of quality, safety and reliability standards. Project planning and project management skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal and report-writing abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Willingness to support continuous improvement and cost optimisation initiatives. Responsibilities : Design, develop, test and release vehicle components in accordance with engineering standards. Adapt global component designs to suit African market and environmental conditions. Apply preventative and corrective engineering tools, including DFMEA. Ensure components meet quality, safety and reliability requirements before production release. Prepare, maintain and update engineering documentation and technical data. Manage engineering changes in line with production build levels. Support production, localisation and cost optimisation initiatives. Participate in cross-functional engineering projects and technical forums. Assist in resolving technical and product-related issues. Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to ensure successful component implementation. Contribute to continuous improvement activities and engineering best practices. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of your application, your application has been unsuccessful.