Supplier Readiness Engineer

SUMMARY:
New role is available for a Supplier Readiness Engineer for our client in the Automotive Industry based in Kariega.

POSITION INFO:
The goal is to oversee and manage the development of critical parts at suppliers, ensuring alignment with corporate milestones (PEP).
This involves confirming supplier readiness, ensuring timely sample part submissions with full documentation, and maintaining early, regular engagement with suppliers and toolmakers.
The focus includes planning, setting secondary milestones, consulting on tooling and processes, and minimizing last-minute issues around Start of Production.

Duties:

• Ensure suppliers deliver parts on time in line with the Group requirements.
• Verify suppliers have fully functional tooling and equipment.
• Confirm suppliers meet the agreed production capacity for the Group.
• Take necessary actions to support timely and quality part supply.
• Communicate issues and progress effectively:
  
  • Internally within the Group.
  • Across all relevant Group departments.
  • Directly with suppliers.

• A Technical Degree/Diploma in an Engineering field (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Polymer)

• At least 5 years of experience in key technologies such as plastics, Plastic injections moulding and/or manufacturing processes
• Experience in tool manufacturing and/or design and/or project management

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Project Management and technically sound

• Ability to interpret technical data and drawings
• Negotiation & Problem-solving skills
• Oral and written Communication skills
• Above average computer literacy, especially MS Office package
• Project Management skills
• Customer interface and Conflict management skills
• Self- motivated and driven
• Basic German language proficiency

• Qualified Toolmaker
• Pilot Hall or Quality