Project Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client, based in Kariega, is looking to employ a Project Engineer who will be responsible to plan, design, develop and introduce the provision, modification and maintenance of material handling facilities, transport, packaging, processes and systems for the optimal material flow from source to point of use to support Production, P&A and Localisation and Export projects in achieving their scheduled targets.

POSITION INFO:
Possible Tasks within this Role

• Conceiving, preparing and implementing detailed logistics material flow concepts in production and warehouse environments for optimum solutions.
• Preparing detailed layouts, drawings and job specifications for specialized facilities or logistics services based on latest technological solutions.
• Conceiving, designing and procuring logistics facilities, i.e. stillages, pallets, dunnages, trolleys, racking, general storage facilities and packaging based on analysis and interpretation of requirements for new projects, production requests or other valid customer requests.
• Preparing detailed project plans for coordinating and monitoring projects.
• Preparing clear specifications for RFQ process to obtain quotations from contractors or service providers
• Evaluating or adjudicating quotations and negotiating with suppliers if required to improve/optimize specification and/or quotes.
• Preparing appropriation requests to justify and secure release of funds for projects.
• Preparing and issuing purchase requisitions.
• Arranging for project/facility/service acceptance and hand-over by conducting demonstrations of equipment or facilities (e.g. through physical trials).
• Preparation of budget prices to be used for corporate projects, cost studies, parts localization plans and export projects.
• Developing and introducing packaging specifications for production parts
• Consultation with stakeholders Drafting and updating Logistics service contract specifications
• Convening and chairing meetings as required with relevant role players in order to execute projects, functions or tasks

• 3 years’ experience with logistics processes within an automotive manufacturing environment.