Product Readiness Engineer (Automotive)

Reference: PE006858-AS-1

Our client in the automotive industry based in Kariega is seeking a Product Readiness Engineer to to support new vehicle model introductions by developing and maintaining accurate technical publications, owner information, and service literature Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• 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 actions

• 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.

Minimum 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.