Job Description

Closing Date 2024/01/22
Reference Number VWS240116-3
Job Title Project Engineer (Mechanical) - PA 1295
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Eastern Cape
Location - Town / City Kariega
Type of Position:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced employees to fill the above vacancy in Production - MPE Final Assembly Department.
and Responsibilities

• Formulating and compiling detailed product specifications in order to ensure proper implementation of facilities, machines, equipment, tools and services.

• Creating facility layouts in Micro Station (HLS), comparing product data, viewing facility designs in Catia V5 and creating process plans as well as costing in Tecnomatix Process Designer & Process Simulate.

• Managing the approval of funds for purchasing the required facilities, machines, equipment, tools or services by compiling, issuing and monitoring the Finance process.

• Compiling detailed investment plans and directing funds for the purchasing of required facilities, machines, equipment, tools, services and installations.

• Control and direct Buy-Off of new facilities by supervising try-outs, commissioning and measuring (dimensional) of these new facilities in order to ensure production process is ergonomic and capable of producing the required quality and consistency to VWSA Standard.

• Conducting trials during VFF, PVS and O-Series and implementing corrective actions in order to ensure production readiness for start of production and series build.

• Organizing training of Production and Maintenance personnel during VFF, PVS, O-Series build and series production on the correct use of the equipment and facilities.

• Coordinating, monitoring and providing advice during design reviews and ensure that all respective partiesxe2x80x99 inputs are taken into consideration.

• Formulating, supervising and controlling Project Timing plans with the aid of MS Project and other project management skills.

Education and Experience

• National Diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

• Minimum 3-5 years relevant Project Planning experience within the Automotive Industry (Assembly preferred)

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements

• In-depth knowledge of production processes, layouts and facilities

• Knowledge of jigs, fixtures, gauges, press tools and vehicle build processes

• Excellent insight in total VW Engineering, planning, manufacturing systems and pre-calculated costing practices

• Knowledge of Vehicle Assembly and Complete Vehicle build processes

• Have strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)

• Must have good analytical skills with an innovative approach to problem-solving

• Must be assertive and have facilitation skills

• Must have ability to negotiate and communicate at all levels

• Be extremely motivated, flexible and able to perform in stressful environments

• Must have working knowledge of Technical German Language

• Must be willing to travel internationally at short notice

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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