Job Description

Closing Date 2024/02/12
Reference Number VWS231108-1
Job Title Chassis Engineer
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Eastern Cape
Location - Town / City Kariega
Type of Position:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced employees to fill the above vacancy in the Component Engineering and Test department based in Kariega/ Uitenhage.
and Responsibilities

Responsibility for the integration, evaluation and release of chassis components for local projects, including Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) requirements.

• The resolution of design related problems on manufactured platforms (problem solve complex components).

• Component systems include, but are not limited to braking, steering, suspension, wheels, tyres and fuel.

• Supporting local, SSA and European supplier base with manufacturing and process improvement recommendations, thereby ensuring integrity of parts supplied.

• Project management of components under your responsibility, ensuring that chassis components are timeously introduced into production within the specified time and cost parameters.

• Preparing technical feasibility studies, cost analysis of components, systems and projects.

• Creating and tracking development timing plans.

• Evaluation and implementation of the VW Group design changes.

• Maintenance of Technical Data Systems for chassis components.

• Assist with line and quality problems, special investigations, etc.

• Evaluation and implementation of Product cost optimisations.

Education and Experience

• National Diploma / BTech / BSc Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics)

• Minimum of 5 years experience in design and development of automotive components (Chassis) for volume production which should cover:

• Testing of automotive components in real and simulated environments

• Working with engineering data systems

• Working cross-divisionally with Purchasing, Quality, Production, Logistics and Finance.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements

ESSENTIAL:

• Knowledge of modern Chassis components and systems, specifically braking, steering, suspension, wheels, tyres and fuel systems.

• Complete vehicle evaluation or Chassis (brakes, wheels, tyres, etc.) component evaluation experience.

• Knowledge of modern automotive production methods.

• Knowledge of project management principles.

• Understanding of basic financial principles.

• Self-motivation, good time management, report writing and presentation ability.

• The ability to conduct Technical Presentations.

• The ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels.

• MS Office computer literacy.

• A working knowledge of the German language will be an advantage.

• Code 08 Drivers Licence, high speed driving experience would be advantageous

Policy

Volkswagen Group South Africa is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally, this includes persons with disabilities. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports the achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

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