REQUIREMENTSAffirmative Action South African CitizenNational Diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronics EngineeringMinimum 3-5 years of relevant Project Planning experience within the automotive industry (assembly environment preferred)ESSENTIAL SKILLSIn-depth knowledge of production processes, layouts and facilitiesKnowledge of jigs, fixtures, gauges, press tools and vehicle build processesExcellent insight into total company engineering, planning, manufacturing systems and pre-calculated costing practicesKnowledge of vehicle assembly and complete vehicle build processesStrong MS Office skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project)Good analytical skills with an innovative approach to problem-solvingAssertive and have facilitation skillsAble to negotiate and communicate at all levelsExtremely motivated, flexible and able to perform in stressful environmentsWorking knowledge of technical German languageWilling to travel internationally at short noticeRESPONSIBILITIESAnalyse, reconcile and administer the value of all imported production materialsInvestigate, analyze, formulate and implement new plant manufacturing systems and processes to facilitate new models and model year changes throughout the model rangeContinuously carry out evaluations and assessments to improve existing manufacturing systems and production processesAnalyze, implement and direct any process changes due to engineering change requests (ECRs) from other departmentsProvide production with the technical support to resolve production problems which will prevent the achievement of quality targets and scheduled production volumesFormulating and compiling detailed product specifications to ensure proper implementation of facilities, machines, equipment, tools and services.Creating facility layouts in Micro Station (HLS), comparing product data, viewing facility designs in Catia V5 and creating process plans as well as costing in Tecnomatix Process Designer and Process SimulateManaging the approval of funds for purchasing the required facilities, machines, equipment, tools or services by compiling, issuing and monitoring the finance processCompiling detailed investment plans and directing funds for the purchasing of required facilities, machines, equipment, tools, services and installationsControl and direct buy-off of new facilities by supervising try-outs, commissioning and measuring (dimensional) of these new facilities to ensure the production process is ergonomic and capable of producing the required quality and consistency to group standardsConducting trials during VFF, PVS and O-Series and implementing corrective actions to ensure production readiness for the start of production and series buildOrganizing training of production and maintenance personnel during VFF, PVS, O-Series build and series production on the correct use of the equipment and facilitiesCoordinating, monitoring and providing advice during design reviews and ensuring that all respective parties' inputs are taken into considerationFormulating, supervising and controlling project timing plans with the aid of MS Project and other project management skills