Project Engineer

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Our client in the Automotive Manufacturing industry is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team in PietermaritzburgBasic Function:
Deliver new projects from quotation stage up to production stage

Project Management
Process Design & Implementation
Budget and Capex Planning
Jig, Fixture & Machine Conceptualization & Design
Product Design
Innovation of Current Manufacturing Methods
People Development
Problem Solving & Investigation

Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Management:

Create and track timing plans for overall scope and individual activities.
Translate voice of the customer to critical to quality requirements
Ensure milestones are achieved on time
Stakeholder engagement and management- Communicate clearly and objectively.
Compile reports
Support Commercial with RFQ’s
Manage ECI’s for new projects
Follow customer APQP processes
Advanced computer skills

Office 365
Sharepoint
Advanced excel
MS Teams

Process Design:

Design all stages of the production process
Design processes around lean principles
Consider investment vs return
Research new manufacturing methods
Implementation of new processes
Develop & troubleshoot new processes
Process Documentation

FMEA
PI’s
BOM’s & Process Sheets
Setting Parameters & Maintenance Checklists
Commission new facilities

Budget & Capex Planning:

Evaluate and estimate capex and tooling requirements for new projects

Jigs and fixtures
Custom built machinery
Civil and plant
Off the shelf machinery
Track planned vs actual expenditure

Jig, Fixture & Machine Conceptualization & Design:

Conceptualize jigs & fixtures

Work with internal, local & international designers / machine builders
Propose concepts
Drive the design process
Negotiate capex / tooling budget based on investment vs return
Justify capex / tooling budgets with simulations and studies
Sheet metal design
Jig and fixture design

Understanding of mechanical machinery / jigs / fixtures and operating principles
Understanding of pneumatic systems
Understanding of hydraulic systems
Understanding of electrical systems
Conduct design reviews

Product Design:

Rapid product development
Use CAD to design new products according to customer specifications
Fabricate prototypes
Field testing and demos
Simulation testing
DFMEA’s
Liaise with suppliers regarding material sourcing
Design & develop within required timeframes
BOM’s

Innovation of Current Manufacturing Methods:

Use lean principles to identify Kaizen opportunities
Use statistical and financial data to justify Kaizens
Improve current processes to improve quality, efficiency & scrap

People Development:

Train shift leaders on new processes
Develop and mentor students and interns
Self-development of engineering skills

Problem Solving & Investigation:

Conduct detailed investigations to support Quality with regards to field failures
Conduct detailed investigations into manufacturing problems
Support production with innovative solutions to manufacturing difficulties

Required Experience and Qualifications:

2+ years’ minimum Automotive engineering experience
Project management experience
N Dip / B-tech Mech Eng or relevant technical experience

Beneficial Experience and Qualifications:

Core Tools 1,2 & 3
Design & drawing experience (CAD)
VDA 6.3 Process Auditor Qualification / IATF / MLA
Problem Solving Course / Skills
Project Management Certification
People Management

For more information please contact:Kristen de Vasconcellos

MC Technology Staffing

Apply Now