*** Project Engineer ***

Top automotive manufacturing firm seeks Project Engineer . Ensure projects are delivered on-time, according to spec and within budget .

Non-Negotiables (We will check):

* Expertise on Manufacturing Process Projects
* Structured and organised thinker
* Expertise in best practice project management methodologies
* Pref: For Lean or Six Sigma Exposure
* Driver Analytical
* Results Orientated
* 5+ years project management in a manufacturing environment
* 5+ years exposure to an engineering project management environment

What the person must be able to do:

This role is in the automotive manufacturing sector. All duties would take place in this context.

Manage key projects
* Project Budgets
* Developing scoping of work and project plan
* Resource allocation
* Design of functional specs
* Manage change requests

Communication and Collaboration
* Manage Sponsors and Stakeholders
* Expectation Management
* Manage Team Dynamics
* Manage Escalations

Reporting
* Progress
* Issues
* Risks
* Early detection of risks

Technical
* Control BOMs
* CAPEX Purchases
* Be involved in Technical Decision Making Process

Customer Service
* Customer visits (local and abroad)
* Local content management programmes
* Customer satisfaction surveys

Key Job Deliverables:

* Projects On-time
* Projects On-Budget
* Projects According to Spec

Background work experience:

* 5+ years project management in a manufacturing environment
* 5+ years exposure to an engineering project management environment
* Dip/Deg in Engineering
* Exposure to technical projects (e.g. plcs, automation, machinery)
* Expertise in best practice project management methodologies
* Pref: For Lean or Six Sigma Exposure

Personality Summary:

* High Driver - Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter. Self-Starter. Makes things happen.
* High Analytical - Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.
* Adv: Moderate Expressive - People person, charming, persuasive.

Benefits of this Role:

* Independent Work Culture
* Industry leader
* Strong growth prospects

Reports to: Head Manufacturing
Location: Roodepoort

Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R360K to R400K per annum. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.

Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: J336

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