REQUIREMENTSAffirmative Action South African citizenNational Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in MechatronicsA minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within an automotive or engineering environmentKnowledge and experience in vehicle build and manufacturing processesAnalytical ability and creativity for problem-solvingMust be computer literate (MS Office)Good communication skills, team player, high engagement and self-driven abilityADDED ADVANTAGEProficient in the German languageGood knowledge of the company's vehicle product development processes (PEP)Good knowledge of the company's systems; KPM, Hyper KVS, Connect and AvonExperience with virtual analysis tools in a CAD environmentExperience and capability in the assembly and dis-assembly of vehicles RESPONSIBILITIESCarry out the responsibility and accountability for the zones, front-end, rear-end, doors, interior, Powertrain-chassis, and electric with the overall focus on improving quality and DRR through the introduction and monitoring of critical vehicle fitment and adjustment processes, eliminating reworks and improving vehicle appearances within the production environmentEstablishing and monitoring controlled rework solutions in support of series productionDeveloping and proposing product, process and part changes for series production to improve build/ assembly processes to support the "one-time fitment" concept and reduce operator dependency thereby reducing reworks, offline repairs and replacement of partsSupporting new model introductions during the pre-series phase by following vehicles through the production process and initiating the problem-solving process as requiredEnsuring production support by attending shop floor meetingsResponsible for the assembly product role in a cross-functional team of engineers with the mandate to investigate and resolve product and process deviationsAnalysis and close-out of audit findings by implementing corrective actions with timing and responsibility to improve the overall quality, DRR and reduce reworks in line with the plant KPIsResponsible for monitoring, setting and optimization of fitment-relevant fixtures and gauges in assembly, including the establishment and conducting of necessary checks, as well as developing new gaugesDevelop and propose product and process changes for series production to improve build/ assembly processes to reduce reworksDevelop, agree and implement controlled reworks to out-of-specification parts/fitment-related problems in order to secure stable production and quality output until corrective actions have been implemented.
This includes the monitoring and termination of reworkDrive and escalate product and process issues into KPM and FAP Management meetings to ensure the implementation of corrective actionsPreparation and presentation of product and process problems with detailed physical or virtual analysis and corrective actions with timing to forums such as DKA, FVA, FAP, TOP-Q, SFM, projects and cubing meetings to advise management and top management regarding the achievement of quality and production targets