Temporary Automotive Engineer – Body Shop

Email your CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za

Qualifications / Requirements:

• National N Diploma/National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

• Qualified Toolmaker (Tool-, Jig- and Die-maker)

Experience needed

• Minimum of 3 years technical experience in the automotive industry and extensive knowledge of the vehicle production process

• 3 to 5 years’ experience on Jigs and Fixtures, Or 3 to 5 years measuring experience in Jigs and Fixtures

Essential

• Be familiar with detailed technical drawings and fixture drawings

• Have proven analytical skills with an innovative approach to problem solving

• Be able to create detailed reports for distribution to relevant departments and Senior Management

• Have good communication skills (able to communicate at all levels, through presentations, verbal and in writing)

• Be willing to work overtime at short notice and willing to work shifts, be on call out/standby

• Competent in Microsoft Packages (e.g. Excel and PowerPoint)

Added Advantage

• Experience in (CATIA, CAD, Hyper KVS)

• Previous Body Shop / Vehicle dimensional experience

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist supporting departments in series build

• Support launch team with facility functionality, dimensional mile stones, surface quality improvements, corrosion milestones and supporting series production and quality in achieving quality targets (dimensional targets /functional/ stability /audits / final vehicle audit/flow-out) fitment trials, problem detections and resolution

• Investigate build / audit related problems (root cause analysis, establishment and implementation of corrective actions)

• Assist Process Engineer and Leader in designing and implementing new/modified facilities or gauges to improve the building process

• Provide feedback in the form of written and visual presentations on corrective actions at Management Reviews

• Manage problem sheets (raising, follow up and closure of problem sheets)

• Ensure stability of assemblies and coordinating the non-conformities found with relevant parties (Parts, Facilities and Process)