Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced employees to fill the above vacancy in the Component Engineering and Test department based in Kariega/ Uitenhage.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the integration, evaluation and release of chassis components for local projects, including Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) requirements.
• The resolution of design related problems on manufactured platforms (ability to problem solve complex components).
• Supporting local, SSA and European supplier base with manufacturing and process improvement recommendations, thereby ensuring integrity of parts supplied.
• Project management of components under your responsibility, ensuring that chassis components are timeously introduced into production within the specified time and cost parameters.
• Preparing technical feasibility studies, cost analysis of components, systems and projects.
• Creating and tracking development timing plans.
• Evaluation and implementation of the Group design changes.
• Maintenance of Technical Data Systems for chassis components.
• Assist with line and quality problems, special investigations, etc.
• Evaluation and implementation of Product cost optimisations.

Education and Experience

National Diploma / B-Tech / BSc Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics)

Minimum of 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in design and development of automotive components (Chassis) for volume production which should cover: * Testing of automotive components in real and simulated environments

• Working with engineering data systems
• Working cross-divisionally with Purchasing, Quality, Production, Logistics and Finance

Requirements

• Knowledge of modern Chassis components and systems.
• Knowledge of modern automotive production methods.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Understanding of basic financial principles.
• Self-motivation, good time management, report writing and presentation ability.
• The ability to conduct Technical Presentations.
• The ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• MS Office computer literacy.
• A working knowledge of the German language will be an advantage.
• Code 08 Drivers License

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