Product Readiness Engineer - automotive industry
On Line Personnel · Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
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Job Position: Product Readiness Engineer – automotive industry
Ref: 5287
Location: PE/Gqeberha
Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience
Email your CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za
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
Desired Experience & Qualification
Job Position: Product Readiness Engineer – automotive industry
Ref: 5287
Location: PE/Gqeberha
Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience
Email your CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za
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
Package & Remuneration
Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience