Port Elizabeth: Engineering Manager posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions
Posted on 2025-07-06 00:00:00
Employer | Abantu Staffing Solutions |
---|---|
Category | Other Motoring |
Location | Eastern Cape / Port Elizabeth |
Job Summary
REQUIREMENTS
- Tertiary Engineering qualification (T4/ Degree in Mechanical Engineering)
- At least 10 years of experience in body application fabrication or the related industry
- A minimum of 5 years of truck industry experience, particularly in the engineering/ manufacturing and/ or sales environment
- In-depth knowledge of automotive standards and regulatory requirements (NCRS and Road Ordinance regulations)
- Computer literacy: MS Office suite, and Project Management
- Experience in computer applications for CAD and CAE
- Advanced knowledge of design software (Autodesk Inventor application, such as Advanced Design, FEA and Simulations, and Vault Professional)
- People supervision/ management
- Previous body application shop floor experience desirable
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Valid EC drivers licence required
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design
- Knowledge and experience of/ with Trans Solve, CAD and CAE computer applications
- Familiarity with basic manufacturing/ metal fabrication processes
- Basic understanding of regulatory requirements on body applications (NCRS/ NATIS and road traffic ordinance)
- High level of body application subject matter knowledge (load distribution, OEM body builder requirements)
- Strong knowledge of product development lifecycle, homologation processes, and engineering change management
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset, as well as cross-company interaction
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement
- High level of analytical ability to solve problems at component/ subsystem/ vehicle level
- High degree of planning and creative ability, and discipline
- Work overtime as required to achieve deadlines
- Be able to travel as required to support product issue resolution and supplier interaction
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead cross-functional engineering reviews to assess customer and market requirements for body applications and convert them into technically sound and feasible design proposals
- Oversee the development and refinement of body application concepts, ensuring technical solutions align with the company’s strategic objectives and product roadmap
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses and technical trade-off evaluations to determine optimal solutions based on cost, mass, timing, design for assembly, and performance metrics
- Collaborate closely with product management, sales, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure proposed solutions meet customer expectations and internal operational standards
- Validate proposed designs through simulations, prototyping, and testing in alignment with internal and industry standards
- Provide direction and mentorship to the engineering team, ensuring consistent application of best practices, design standards, and engineering methodologies
- Review and approve technical drawings, 3D models, and engineering documentation for submission to the development and production phases
- Manage the engineering change management (ECM) process, ensuring the timely and controlled implementation of design modifications
- Support homologation activities, including documentation and technical validation required for NATIS, NCRS, and other regulatory approvals
- Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development process through proactive design reviews, FMEAs, and validation planning
- Track project milestones and ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs in line with overall product development timelines
- Promote continuous improvement within the engineering function by implementing new technologies, design tools, and process enhancements
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