Product Technician (Automotive)

Join a dynamic automotive manufacturing team committed to excellence and innovation. Our client, a leading organization in the automotive industry, is seeking a dedicated Product Technician to be a vital part of their on-site operations in the Eastern Cape. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where technical expertise and continuous improvement are valued. What You'll Do: - Provide immediate hands-on support for electrical faults and stoppages in production. - Diagnose and rectify harness issues, control unit faults, and incorrect fitment or connection problems. - Contain and recover defects swiftly to minimise downtime, rework, and quality impacts. - Conduct root cause analysis on recurring electrical defects and drive problem-solving initiatives. - Implement and verify corrective actions to reduce repeat failures and enhance defect recovery rates. - Identify weaknesses in assembly processes related to vehicle electrics and propose improvements. - Improve work sequences, part handling, fitment methods, and error-proofing measures. - Monitor CP6, End-of-Line, and audit findings to improve electrical quality flow-out. - Coach and train production personnel on electrical fitment, fault detection, and prevention techniques. - Support new model launches, model year updates, and engineering changes from a buildability perspective. - Coordinate action plans with Production, Planning, Quality, and other relevant departments. Requirements: - 3 to 5 years of experience in automotive electrical systems or manufacturing. - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. - Proficiency in electrical engineering, mechatronics, and manufacturing processes. - Experience with Microsoft Office suite. - Ability to coach and train team members effectively. - Knowledge of routing and process improvement techniques. Familiarity with the following: - Automotive industry standards and quality protocols. - Electrical fault diagnosis and problem-solving methodologies. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.