Project Engineer

Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


Job Summary Basic 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 RFQxe2x80x99s
  • Manage ECIxe2x80x99s 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
  • PIxe2x80x99s
  • BOMxe2x80x99s & 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
  • DFMEAxe2x80x99s
  • Liaise with suppliers regarding material sourcing
  • Design & develop within required timeframes
  • BOMxe2x80x99s
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+ yearsxe2x80x99 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
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1334105
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned