X Temporary Launch Engineer

At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability.

Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.

We are seeking temporary Launch Engineers (Process & Electrical) in Assembly who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all assembly-related activities during vehicle launches. The role ensures that new products and changes are successfully introduced into production, meeting quality, cost, and timing requirements, while supporting continuous improvement within the assembly process. This position is based in Assembly - Productoin (Kariega)

• Coordinate assembly launch activities for new models and changes
• Ensure readiness of processes, equipment, and documentation before SOP
• Support validation, trials, and production ramp‑up
• Work with cross‑functional teams to resolve launch issues
• Track milestones and ensure timelines are met
• Drive process improvements for quality and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Support problem‑solving and root cause analysis during launch

Minimum Qualifications:

National Diploma / Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Industrial)

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience technical/ engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of production processes, layouts, production systems and Shop facilities.
• Excellent insight into roles of all Production Shops, Product engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Planning and Manufacturing systems.
• Be familiar with the entire vehicle manufacturing plant structure.
• Knowledge of Quality tools e.g. SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, Fishbone Diagram, as well as capability studies.
• Knowledge of Audit processes i.e. ISO 9001, Konzern, Conformance of production (COP), FVA, DKA, Corrosion, BIW, VDA and OHSE.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Ready to grow with us? Submit your application by clicking “Apply Now” before 13th July 2026.

Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

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Job

Location:

ZA

Department:
Production and Logistics

Shift: Full-time

Contract type:
Fixed‑term

Remote Working:
Mobile Work not possible

Posting Date: 5 Jul 2026