Role Overview
An exciting opportunity exists for a technically skilled professional to ensure motor vehicle electrical components consistently perform to specification throughout their full lifecycle. The role focuses on new part introduction, continuous improvement, testing, and providing expert technical support for electrical components and harnesses within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage qualification programmes for new part introductions.

• Ensure motor vehicle components meet performance and specification requirements across all lifecycle phases.

• Conduct testing and evaluation of parts in accordance with defined specifications and standards.

• Identify root causes of part deviations and implement corrective and preventative actions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured quality methodologies.

• Provide technical expertise relating to materials, design, and functional performance of electrical components and harnesses.

• Initiate and support design improvements for complex electrical part and harness issues.

• Interpret and apply technical drawings, specifications, and testing requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive sector.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of motor vehicle electrical components, harnesses, and their functions.

• Strong knowledge of component specifications, manufacturing processes, and testing methods.

• Practical application of quality tools and methodologies, including DOE, SPC, FMEA, and 8D.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proficiency in MS Office.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage at all organisational levels.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel locally and internationally at short notice.

• Valid driver’s licence.

Should you wish to apply, please kindly email your CV through to Kirsten Smith at kirsten@profilepersonnel.co.za

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.