REQUIREMENTS

• Affirmative Action South African citizen
• National N.Diploma/ National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Qualified Toolmaker (Tool, Jig and Die Maker)
• At least 3 years of technical experience in the automotive industry and extensive knowledge of the vehicle production process
• 3-5 years of experience in Jigs and Fixtures, or 3-5 years of measuring experience in Jigs and Fixtures

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Be familiar with detailed technical drawings and fixture drawings
• Have proven analytical skills with an innovative approach to problem-solving
• Able to create detailed reports for distribution to relevant departments and senior management
• Good communication skills (able to communicate at all levels, through presentations, verbally and in writing)
• Willing to work overtime at short notice and willing to work shifts, and be on call-out/ standby
• Competent in Microsoft packages (e.g. MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• German language proficiency
• Experience in CATIA, CAD, Hyper KVS
• Previous body shop/ vehicle dimensional experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the introduction of new models and model year changes through pre-series build
• 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
• Assist supporting departments in the pre-series build
• Support the launch team with facility functionality, dimensional milestones, 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
• Investigate build/ audit-related problems (root cause analysis, establishment and implementation of corrective actions)
• Assist the process engineer and CFT leader in designing and implementing new/ modified facilities or gauges to improve the building process
• Provide feedback in the form of written and visual presentations on corrective actions at management reviews
• Manage problem sheets (raising, follow up and closure of problem sheets)
• Ensure the stability of assemblies and coordinate the non-conformities found with relevant parties (parts, facilities and process)

Temp Pilot Hall Engineer: Body Product position available in South Africa, South Africa. This job position was posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-02-25 at 13:02:27 in the Automotive category