Product Readiness Engineer – automotive industry

Job Position: Product Readiness Engineer – automotive industry

Ref: 5287

Location: PE/Gqeberha

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

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

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