Temporary Pilot Hall Body Product Engineer

SUMMARY:
A new opportunity has become available for a Temporary Pilot Hall Body Product Engineer within the Process Planning Production team, based in Kariega, Eastern Cape.
This will be a contract of +/- 3 years.

POSITION INFO:
As part of the Process Planning Production team, the candidate will play a critical role in the successful introduction of new models and model year changes.

This will be achieved through active participation in Pre-Series Builds and the implementation of robust processes to ensure that vehicles consistently meet the Group's (KONZERN) quality standards and customer expectations throughout the product lifecycle.

Period : 3 Years contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to relevant departments during Pre-Series Build phases.
• Assist the Launch Team by ensuring functionality of production facilities and achieving critical dimensional milestones (e.g., Meisterbock acceptance, surface quality improvements, and corrosion milestone compliance).
• Support Production and Quality teams in meeting series quality targets, including:
  
  • Dimensional accuracy
  • Functional and stability assessments
  • Body-in-white (BIW) audits
  • Final vehicle audit
  • DRR (Design Release Reviews)
  • Flow-out validation
• Conduct fitment trials, detect problems early, and drive root cause analysis and resolution.
• Collaborate with the Process Engineer and CFT (Cross-Functional Team) leader to design and implement new or modified facilities and gauges to enhance build quality.
• Prepare and deliver written and visual reports on corrective actions during management reviews.
• Manage problem sheets by raising, tracking, and closing issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure assembly stability and coordinate resolution of non-conformities with Parts, Facilities, and Process teams.

Qualifications Required

• National N Diploma or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ technical experience in the automotive industry with a strong understanding of the vehicle production process.
• Qualified Toolmaker (Tool-, Jig- and Die-maker) with 3–5 years of experience in Jigs and Fixtures,
  OR
  3–5 years of experience in measuring Jigs and Fixtures.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Strong ability to interpret and work with technical and fixture drawings.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with an innovative mindset.
• Competent in creating and presenting detailed technical reports for multiple stakeholders, including senior management.
• Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and in presentations—across all organizational levels.
• Flexibility to work overtime, shifts, and be on call/standby at short notice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).

Added Advantages

• Additional qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with CATIA, CAD, and Hyper KVS.
• Prior experience in a Body Shop environment or with vehicle dimensional control.