Mechanical Test Centre Engineer

 

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

PE003992/CT

Date posted:

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Location:

Uitenhage, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable


SUMMARY:
Our client in the automotive sector seeks to employ a Test Centre Engineer - must have a minimum BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering.

POSITION INFO:

  • Analyse requirements, design facilities/rigs/equipment, manage procurement and/or construction
  • Oversee maintenance and upgrade of facilities (mechanical and electrical) through internal and external sources
  • Liaise with Suppliers and Consulting Engineers
  • Assist in identifying the relevant investment requirements
  • Oversee and manage the use of test equipment and facilities
  • Analyse test specifications, gather test requirements, conduct cost calculations, schedule tests, monitor and report on progress.
  • Analyse component failures by conducting root cause analysis
  • Control development budgets and expenditure in order to ensure achievement of committed project budgets
  • Liaise with Group counterparts and respond to all queries from Group and internal and external stakeholders

ESSENTIAL:
·       BSc Eng. or BEng. in Mechanical Engineering
·       A formal qualification in Project Management or suitable training
·       Have at least 2 years of exposure to and utilization of project management systems/tools
·       Must possess at least 5 years’ experience in an automotive engineering environment
·       Good knowledge in HVAC/Refrigerant systems pertaining to Climatic Chambers
·    The ability to plan and execute projects and monitor, follow-up project progress, identify major project issues and escalate these as required
·       Experience and knowledge in planning/installation and commissioning of facilities and equipment
·       Must be able to identify risks, analyse them and set up plans to minimise risk
·   Must be able to confidently and professionally communicate with all stakeholders, including international partners
·        The ability to understand, develop and apply technical solutions
·        Good interpersonal skills (negotiation, team work)
·        High proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and MS Projects)
·        Proficient in CAD, able to design using tools like PROE, Inventor
·        Highly proficient in report writing and doing presentations
·        The ability to establish good relationships with counterparts
·        Able to work under pressure and be innovative
·        Good technical problem solving ability
·        Be able to work independently or in a team
·        Willing to travel overseas at least twice a year
·        Code 8 driving license


 

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