South Africa: Pilot Hall Engineer – Body Product (3 Year Contract) posted by Profile Personnel

About the Role

As part of the Process Planning production team, we are seeking a skilled Pilot Hall Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for introducing new models and model year changes through Pre-series Build, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality vehicles that meet customer expectations throughout their life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting supporting departments in pre-series build
• Supporting 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.
• 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)

Requirements

• National N Diploma /National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Candidates must be a qualified Toolmaker (Tool-, Jig- and Die-maker)

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not mentioned

Essentials

• 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)

Added Advantage

• German language proficiency
• Experience in (CATIA, CAD, Hyper KVS)
• Previous Body Shop / Vehicle dimensional experience