Job Description

A temp Project Engineer position is available in the Automotive Industry based in Kariega.

and Responsibilities

• Preparing and providing logistics facilities, i.e. racking, packaging, storage facilities, trolleys, pallets, and dunnage's by analyzing the feasibility of concepts for new projects or production requests to satisfy valid customer requirements and corporate objectives.
• Planning and preparing detailed Production and Warehouse concepts, layouts, drawings, and job specifications for specialized facilities based on the latest technology to optimize the Groupxe2x80x99s operations.
• Setting up detailed project plans for coordinating and monitoring projects, then monitoring the detailed activities to ensure that the implementation adheres to the specification and timing.
• Preparing Enquiry Requests to obtain quotations from suppliers with specifications on details of the work/services required after conceptualizing proposals and obtaining approval thereof from user departments.
• Evaluating adjudicated tenders and negotiating with suppliers if required to improve/optimize costs
• Preparing appropriation requests to obtain management and financial approval for committing project funds
• Preparing and issuing purchase requisitions to generate orders and facilitate the placing of orders with the suppliers/contractors to proceed with jobs/projects.
• Investigating, completing, and actioning Disposal requests, Good material passes etc. to dispose of obsolete equipment and to control Logistics facilities/parts entering and leaving the plant.
• Arranging for project/facility/service acceptance and hand-over by conducting demonstrations of equipment or facilities through physical trials to ensure conformance with the requestors/users' requirements.
• Preparation of budget prices to be used for corporate investment programs, cost studies, localization, and export projects by analyzing the proposed processes and assessing the logistics requirements at each stage of the process.
• Developing and introducing packaging specifications by ensuring optimal packaging methods for internal, local, export, and CKD parts to reduce packaging costs and eliminate damages to parts.
• Drafting and updating Logistics Material Handling Contracts after consultation with all stakeholders to ensure the required logistics resources (manpower, material handling equipment, etc) are in place to support user needs.
• Convening and chairing meetings as required with any/all role players (eg suppliers/contractors, user departments, support areas, subject matter experts, etc) and subsequently documenting accurate minutes of meetings for reference purposes.
• Standing in for supervisor and representing the Logistics/Logistics Planning department at scheduled and unscheduled meetings, seminars, and during routine matters.

• Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience with logistics processes within automotive manufacturing environment.
• 2 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in Project Management

• Analytical skills
• Good decision-making abilities
• Requiring minimum supervision.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• German language proficiency is advisable.
• Proficiency in computer aided design and fully computer literate

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