Component Engineer Body
Component Engineer Body
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Component Engineer Body
Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Component Enggineer position in the Body/ Electrical/ Trim and Styling Department - Product Development (Karaiega)
Brief Role Description
To ensure VW Group Africa products are engineered to market requirements by designing, developing, testing and introducing locally manufactured components, by adapting and developing VW Group sourced designs to be compatible with VW Group Africa responsible markets‘ environmental conditions and by issuing technical data in line with the correct component engineering level to meet the following criteria:
- VW Group Africa products are built problem free
- Regional requirements in terms of local content and technical support are met
- Innovative and unique product feature development
- Safety and reliability in service
- Technical support for discontinued models (and still required in Africa)
- Technical development that adheres to the required Product Emergence Process (PEP) manual
Possible Tasks within this Role
- The release of Body Department components and systems.
- The resolution of design related problems on all locally manufactured platforms.
- Keep accurate record of part level and software built in production (Bill of Material).
- Co-ordination of testing and release of components & systems.
- Initiate and drive cost savings on components into production
Qualification requirements
National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering
Experience needed
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1 to 3 years’ experience in development of automotive components. (Development /Improvements/ Problem-solving) |
Essentials
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Added Advantage
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Note:
Please ensure that you upload a certified copy of your ID and Qualificaitons to be considered for this position.
At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.
Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 9th December 2025 All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , e-mail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan
Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Component Enggineer position in the Body/ Electrical/ Trim and Styling Department - Product Development (Karaiega)
Brief Role Description
To ensure VW Group Africa products are engineered to market requirements by designing, developing, testing and introducing locally manufactured components, by adapting and developing VW Group sourced designs to be compatible with VW Group Africa responsible markets‘ environmental conditions and by issuing technical data in line with the correct component engineering level to meet the following criteria:
- VW Group Africa products are built problem free
- Regional requirements in terms of local content and technical support are met
- Innovative and unique product feature development
- Safety and reliability in service
- Technical support for discontinued models (and still required in Africa)
- Technical development that adheres to the required Product Emergence Process (PEP) manual
Possible Tasks within this Role
- The release of Body Department components and systems.
- The resolution of design related problems on all locally manufactured platforms.
- Keep accurate record of part level and software built in production (Bill of Material).
- Co-ordination of testing and release of components & systems.
- Initiate and drive cost savings on components into production
Qualification requirements
National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering
Experience needed
|
1 to 3 years’ experience in development of automotive components. (Development /Improvements/ Problem-solving) |
Essentials
|
Added Advantage
|
Note:
Please ensure that you upload a certified copy of your ID and Qualificaitons to be considered for this position.
At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.
Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 9th December 2025 All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , e-mail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan
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