Our client in the Automotive Industry requires suitably qualified and experienced applicants to fill their Project Engineer vacancy in the Assembly - Project Planning Department (Manufacturing Planning Engineering)

THE POSITION ENTAILS:

• Taking responsibility for all assigned Project Planning activities during a project introduction and on a selected production line, with the focus on achievement of quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Management of technical data and facilities.
• Project management of new product and facility introductions including critical path analysis and timing control.
• Planning the introduction of new models and model facility changes into Assembly.
• Development of innovative improvements to the existing systems within Assembly.
• Supervision of installations of equipment and machinery (mechanical and electrical in order to ensure that all production and quality requirements are met.
• Frequent liaising with external suppliers and internal customers
• Using software computer tools and systems to be able to track projects, do layouts, presentations, SPC analysis, FMEA’s etc.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD:

• Have a National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics /Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
•  Have at least 3 year’s relevant experience in automotive production process and facilities.
  • Have in-depth knowledge of line automation and visualization equipment and processes, layouts and production facilities.
  • Have in-depth knowledge of Siemens PLC’s, Networks and Automation standards
  • Have an ability to conduct meetings and must be able communicate at all levels
  • Be very flexible, positive, self-driven and must be a team player.
  • Be able to work under pressure with proven analytical skills with an innovative approach to problem-solving
  • Be computer literate.
  • Be prepared to travel overseas at short notice

Be prepared to work shifts 

Ref: PE001054/NV