Temporary Supplier Readiness Engineer

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

POSITION INFO:

+- 2 Years contract
Brief Role Description

• Monitor and manage local development of critical parts at suppliers.
• Ensure supplier readiness for corporate milestones (PEP) and vehicle builds.
• Oversee on-time submission of sample parts with full legal and technical documentation.
• Conduct early planning and frequent supplier site visits.
• Collaborate with suppliers and toolmakers to:
  
  • Agree on project timelines.
  • Set secondary project milestones.
  • Provide consulting on tooling, facility design, and manufacturing processes.
• Reduce troubleshooting needs before and after Start of Production.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Ensure suppliers meet Group's timing, quality, and capacity requirements.
• Validate functionality of supplier tooling and equipment.
• Maintain clear and timely communication of issues and progress:
  
  • Internally across Group departments.
  • Directly with suppliers.

Qualification Requirements

• Technical Degree/Diploma in:
  
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Polymer Engineering

Experience Needed

• Minimum 5 years in:
  
  • Plastics or injection moulding technologies.
  • Manufacturing processes related to critical parts.
• Experience in:
  
  • Tool manufacturing/design.
  • Project management.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management abilities.
• Technical knowledge and ability to read technical drawings.
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication (oral & written).
• High computer literacy (MS Office).
• Customer interface and conflict resolution skills.
• Self-motivated and driven.

Added Advantage

• Qualified Toolmaker certification.
• Experience in:
  
  • Pilot Hall operations.
  • Supplier quality assurance.