Project Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Automotive Manufacturing industry is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team in Pietermaritzburg

POSITION INFO:
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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

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

• 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

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

• 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