Job Description

Closing Date 2023/10/06
Reference Number VWS231002-1
Job Title Body Shop Product Engineer (PA 1337)
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Eastern Cape
Location - Town / City Kariega
Type of Position:

E3Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced employees to fill the above vacancy in Production xe2x80x93 Body Shop.
As part of the Process Planning production team, the incumbent will be responsible for the introduction of new models and model year changes through Pre-series Build as well as to ensure that a vehicle is delivered consistently and according to the required KONZERN quality levels and meets the customersxe2x80x99 expectations throughout the life cycle of the product.
and Responsibilities

• Assisting supporting departments in pre-series build

• Supporting launch team with facility functionality, dimensional mile stones, Meisterbock acceptance, surface quality improvements, corrosion milestones and supporting series Production and Quality in achieving quality targets (Dimensional targets /Functional/ Stability / BIW audits / Final Vehicle audit/DRR/ Flow-out) Fitment trials, problem detections and resolution.

• Investigating build / audit related problems (root cause analysis, establishment and implementation of corrective actions).

• Assisting Process Engineer and CFT leader in designing and implementing new/modified facilities or gauges to improve the building process.

• Providing feedback in the form of written and visual presentations on corrective actions at Management Reviews

• Managing of problem sheets (Raising, follow up and closure of problem sheets)

• Ensuring Stability of assemblies and coordinating the non-conformities found with relevant parties (Parts, Facilities and Process)

Education and Experience

• National N Diploma /National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Have at least 3 years technical experience in the automotive industry and extensive knowledge of the vehicle production process

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements

ESSENTIAL:

• Be familiar with detailed technical drawings and fixture drawings
• Have proven analytical skills with an innovative approach to Problem Solving
• Be able to create detailed reports for distribution to relevant departments and Senior Management
• Have good communication skills (able to communicate at all levels, through presentations, verbal and in writing)
• Be willing to work overtime at short notice and willing to work shifts, be on call out/Standby.
• Be competent in Microsoft Packages (e.g. Excel and PowerPoint

PREFFERED:

• Relevant Qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• A tool making trade
• German language proficiency
• Experience in (CATIA, CAD, Hyper KVS)
• Previous Body Shop / Vehicle dimensional experience

Policy

Volkswagen Group South Africa is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally, this includes persons with disabilities. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports the achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

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