Product Technician (Automotive) Job at Profile Personnel

Job Description

• 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.