Components and Services Specialist

Join Our Team as a Components and Services Specialist at Johnson Electric!

Location: Aruja, Sao Paulo, Brazil (onsite)

Vacancy Type: Existing position

As our next Components and Services Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of the management, development, approval, and continuous improvement of components and services used in automotive electric fan manufacturing. Your expertise in plastic injection processes, supplier development, component engineering, and automotive quality systems will be critical to ensuring product performance, quality, cost optimization, and compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.

Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.

Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Develop, specify, and approve components and services used in automotive electric fan products

Perform technical evaluations of drawings, specifications, materials, and manufacturing processes

Support supplier selection, qualification, development, and performance improvement activities

Lead technical feasibility assessments for new products and engineering changes

Monitor plastic injection manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for cost, quality, and productivity improvements

Evaluate injection mold designs, thermoplastic materials, and process parameters

Participate in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, and product industrialization activities

Support failure investigations and root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies

Collaborate with Quality, Production, Logistics, Purchasing, and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues

Analyze component and service costs and develop optimization strategies

Conduct supplier and service provider technical audits

Ensure compliance with customer requirements, automotive standards, and internal procedures

Prepare technical reports and executive presentations in English and Portuguese

Participate in technical meetings with customers, suppliers, and global teams

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Materials Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline

Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry

Experience in the development and management of injected plastic components

Experience in supplier development, qualification, and approval processes

Experience in engineering projects, product industrialization, and continuous improvement initiatives

Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and automotive electrofan components

Knowledge of thermoplastic materials and plastic injection processes

Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T requirements

Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans

Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Advanced English (written and spoken)

Bonus Points If You Have:

Experience with automotive cooling systems or electric fan products

Knowledge of electric motors and cooling fan modules

Experience with plastic injection mold design and development

Experience with SAP or similar ERP platforms

Knowledge of Power BI and data visualization tools

Postgraduate degree or MBA in Industrial Management, Automotive Engineering, Quality, or related areas

Spanish language skills

Key Competencies:

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving capability

Effective communication

Negotiation and influencing skills

Organization and priority management

Cross-functional teamwork

Results orientation

Sense of urgency

Customer and quality focus

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.