Temp Tooling Process Engineer (Jigs & Fixtures)- 3 yrs contract Featured job

Posted time 29th September 2024 Location Port Elizabeth Job type Full-time
  • Experience: 3 years tooling experience with jigs & fixtures in production environment
  • Salary: R negotiable

Body Product Engineer (Tooling)

JOB DETAILS

The further of mobility is changing. Our client is an international automotive OEM and it produces vehicles in over 10 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 120 markets worldwide. Electromobility, smart mobility and digital transformation are our core topics for the future. For many millions of people, our client is the epitome of mobility- not only today, but also tomorrow. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and wish whom you can grow together and develop your potential.

Brief Role Description

  • 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 customers’ expectations throughout the life cycle of the product.

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • 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)

Qualification Requirements

  • 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
  • You must have 3 – 5 years’ Toolmaker experience (Tool-, Jig- and Die-maker) or 3 – 5 years measuring experience in Jigs and Fixtures or Tooling.
  • 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)
  • Experience in (CATIA, CAD, Hyper KVS) is an advantage
  • Previous Body Shop / Vehicle dimensional experience is an advantage

Applications must be submitted by no later than 6 October to recruitment@boikagogroup.co.za or alibongwe@boikagogroup.co.za