Role Purpose:

Responsible for development and implementation of production processes, procedures and its equipment. Leading productivity improvements with project-based activities, including new product introduction to improve quality and safety, and reduce operating costs.

Qualification:

• National Diploma or bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or bachelors degree in Mechatronics

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience within an automotive or engineering environment
• Knowledge and experience in Vehicle Build and Manufacturing Process

• Responsibility for the Assembly Product Role in a cross-functional team of engineers with the mandate to investigate and resolve product and process deviations
• Analysis and close-out of Audit findings by implementing corrective actions with timing and responsibility to improve the overall Quality, DRR and reduce reworks in line with Plant KPIs
• Responsible for monitoring, setting and optimization of fitment relevant fixtures and gauges in Assembly, including the establishment and conducting of necessary checks, as well as developing new gauges
• Develop and propose product and process changes for series production in order to improve build/assembly processes with the objective to reduce reworks
• Develop, agree and implement controlled reworks to out of specification parts/ fitment related problems in order to secure stable production and quality output until corrective actions have been implemented. This includes the monitoring and termination of rework.
• Drive and escalate product and process issues into KPM and FAP Management meetings to ensure the implementation of corrective actions
• Preparation and presentation of product and process problems with detailed physical or virtual analysis and corrective actions with timing to forums such as DKA; FVA; FAP; TOP-Q; SFM; Projects and Cubing meetings in order to advise Management and Top-Management regarding the achievement of Quality and Production targets

Essentials:

• Analytical ability and creativity for problem solving
• Must be computer literate (MS Office)
• Good communication skills, team player, high engagement and self-driven ability

Added Advantage:

• Proficient in the German language
• Good knowledge of the Volkswagen vehicle Product development processes (PEP)
• Good knowledge of Volkswagen Systems; KPM; Hyper KVS; Connect and Avon
• Experience with virtual analysis tools in a CAD environment
• Experience and capability on the assembly and dis-assembly of vehicles

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Meriek Robinson at Profile Personnel
Pilot Hall Engineer – Assembly Product position available in South Africa, South Africa. This job position was posted by Profile Personnel. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-01-31 at 13:12:35 in the Automotive category