Mechanical Project Engineer Featured

Join our client who is a leader in the automotive manufacturing sector based in the Eastern Cape. They are currently looking for Project Engineer (Mechanical) to join their final assembly plant

Job Description 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 the company 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 parties’ 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 required

• 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 automotive 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 be willing to travel internationally at short notice

Submit your application to sibusiso@boikagogroup.co.za before 22 Jan 2024