Engineering

Junior Engineer

voestalpine Additive Manufacturing North America·East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
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ID: V000012653 - voestalpine Automotive Components East London (Pty) Ltd.

Junior Engineer

Junior Engineer

  • Regular employment
  • East London
  • January 2027
  • Full-time
  • ID: V000012653
  • Entry Level: Regular employment
  • Location: East London
  • Start date: January 2027
  • Working Hours: Full-time

Apply now: https://jobs.voestalpine.com/index.php?ac=application&jobad_id=21860

Job Description

To maintain all engineering related activities and records of the voestalpine East London Plant.

Scope Of Work

  • Assist in Engineering / Quality for any rework and scrapping process.
  • Support operations when needed
  • Support Technicians in monitoring Perceptron in line process measurement
  • Assist in updating optimization part history for all parts
  • Assist Engineering with drawing vs built part
  • Tear down analysis for spot weld, rivet and glue
  • Assist Engineering for process cycle time analysis and problem solving
  • Address process related problems immediately

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Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

  • Grade 12 or an equivalent
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Knowledge

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

  • Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) System requirements:
  • ISO14001 Quality systems:
  • IATF 16949 q
  • Problems Solving Techniques

Skills And Abilities

  • Communication at all levels
  • Planning and organizing
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Accuracy Analysis / problem identification
  • Customer service orientation
  • Initiative
  • Judgment / problem solving
  • Teamwork / collaboration
  • Tolerance for stress

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Safety and Prevention

We're thinking about your future: company retirement plans, accessible workplaces, and comprehensive safety during business trips.

Compensation And Additional Benefits

Attractive benefits such as employee participation, bonuses, discounts and modern work equipment make your job with us even more valuable.

Our benefits at a glance

  • Compensation and Additional Benefits
  • Safety and Prevention

What we offer

  • Provident Fund
  • Disability Cover
  • Life Insurance Cover
  • Funeral Cover
  • Medical Aid

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Work environment

We are proud of our employees around the world, and we are working together to create a work environment that promotes diversity, equal opportunity, and a passion for innovation.

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Introduction

voestalpine Automotive Components East London Ltd. Co. is specialist in manufacturing complex assemblies for car body and crash protection vehicle parts. As a JIT plant with 88 employees, this location supplies local automakers and provides exclusive access to the African market.

As part of the voestalpine group, the location shows dynamic development with the latest processes and technologies. Customer projects are implemented in close collaboration with the German Competence Center with access to group-wide, international expertise.

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Introduction

voestalpine Automotive Components East London Ltd. Co. is specialist in manufacturing complex assemblies for car body and crash protection vehicle parts. As a JIT plant with 88 employees, this location supplies local automakers and provides exclusive access to the African market.

As part of the voestalpine group, the location shows dynamic development with the latest processes and technologies. Customer projects are implemented in close collaboration with the German Competence Center with access to group-wide, international expertise.

voestalpine Automotive Components East London (Pty) Ltd.

Factory CW 1

5201 East London

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Any questions?

Hiring Manager

Aqeelah Brandt

+27-43 7366902

Application process

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Applying

Please submit your application online, including important details such as your availability, preferred department, and desired duration.

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Confirmation of Receipt

Once we receive your application, we will send you a brief confirmation email. Please click on the link in the email to activate your account and application with us.

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Preselection

During the initial screening, we review your application and assess how your strengths align with the job opening.

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Job Interview

During the interview, we would like to get to know you personally and learn more about your qualifications and career goals.

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Decision and Next Steps

If we are able to hire you, the relevant representatives will get back to you. From signing the contract to setting your first day of work, we’ll take care of all the preparations. This ensures that your onboarding process goes smoothly and is well organized.

Junior Engineer

Apply now: https://jobs.voestalpine.com/index.php?ac=application&jobad_id=21860

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At a glance

Company

voestalpine Additive Manufacturing North America

Location

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

manager

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 29, 2026

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