Senior Tenant Installation Project Manager (Hybrid - Sandton)

Dawning Truth Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled APQP Automotive Project Manager to lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning process. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with OEM standards, and overseeing supplier quality management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the automotive sector, with a proven track record of successful product launches. Join a dynamic firm where you can make a significant impact and contribute to exciting projects in a rapidly evolving industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-oriented professional looking to advance their career.

Benefits

Strong growth prospects

Opportunity for significant impact

Qualifications

• 5+ years of APQP project management experience in the automotive sector.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred with APQP certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure product launch and quality excellence.
• Oversee PPAP submissions and compliance with OEM standards.

Skills

APQP Project Management

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Supplier Quality Management

FMEA Reviews

Control Plans

Process Flow Diagrams

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

APQP Certification

Tools

ISO Standards

IATF Standards

VDA 6 Standards

Ford Q1 Standards

Job description

APQP Automotive Project Manager

Overview

Top automotive manufacturing firm seeks an experienced APQP Automotive Project Manager to own and manage the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, ensuring compliance with Toyota's Part Approval Process (PA) and Ford's eAPQP standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, quality, and suppliers, to achieve product launch and quality excellence.
2. Own the APQP process within the organization and ensure alignment with OEM standards.
3. Oversee PPAP submissions and ensure compliance with Toyota SQAM and Ford Q1 standards.
4. Manage supplier APQP requirements and interface with OEM representatives for approvals.
5. Ensure risk mitigation through effective FMEA reviews, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
6. Lead APQP project execution, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, with preference for APQP certification.
• At least 5 years of APQP project management experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working with Toyota PA process or Ford eAPQP system.
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, VDA 6, and Ford Q1 standards.
• Proven track record of successful product launches and supplier quality management.

Additional Skills

• Mechanical Design exposure is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Personality Traits

• Ambitious, results-oriented, proactive.
• People person—charming and persuasive.

Benefits

• Join a leading firm with strong growth prospects.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact.

Details

Location: Springs, Ekurhuleni

Salary: Market-related, in the range of RK to RK per annum, with consideration for highly experienced candidates.

Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP

Reporting to: Head R&D

Application Process

Apply by sending your CV to the provided email. Ensure your CV highlights relevant experience and qualifications. We respond to all applications.