Automotive Engineer (Body Shop)

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Automotive Engineer to join their dynamic team in Gqeberha. This role involves leveraging your mechanical engineering skills to support vehicle production processes, ensuring quality targets are met. You will work closely with various departments to investigate issues, implement solutions, and enhance production efficiency. If you have a passion for innovation and problem-solving in the automotive sector, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in automotive with knowledge of vehicle production.
• Experience with Jigs and Fixtures, able to create detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Support launch team with facility functionality and quality improvements.
• Investigate build problems and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Technical Drawing Familiarity

Education

National N Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Qualified Toolmaker

Tools

CATIA

CAD

Hyper KVS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Automotive Engineer (Body Shop) required in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• National N Diploma / National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Qualified Toolmaker (Tool-, Jig- and Die-maker)
• Experience needed
  • Minimum of 3 years technical experience in the automotive industry and extensive knowledge of the vehicle production process
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience on Jigs and Fixtures, Or 3 to 5 years measuring experience in Jigs and Fixtures
• Essential
  • Be familiar with detailed technical drawings and fixture drawings
  • Have proven analytical skills with an innovative approach to problem solving
  • Be able to create detailed reports for distribution to relevant departments and Senior Management
  • Have good communication skills (able to communicate at all levels, through presentations, verbal and in writing)
  • Be willing to work overtime at short notice and willing to work shifts, be on call out/standby
  • Competent in Microsoft Packages (e.g. Excel and PowerPoint)
• Added Advantage
  • Experience in (CATIA, CAD, Hyper KVS)
  • Previous Body Shop / Vehicle dimensional experience

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist supporting departments in series build
• Support launch team with facility functionality, dimensional mile stones, surface quality improvements, corrosion milestones and supporting series production and quality in achieving quality targets (dimensional targets /functional/ stability /audits / final vehicle audit/flow-out) fitment trials, problem detections and resolution
• Investigate build / audit related problems (root cause analysis, establishment and implementation of corrective actions)
• Assist Process Engineer and Leader in designing and implementing new/modified facilities or gauges to improve the building process
• Provide feedback in the form of written and visual presentations on corrective actions at Management Reviews
• Manage problem sheets (raising, follow up and closure of problem sheets)
• Ensure stability of assemblies and coordinating the non-conformities found with relevant parties (Parts, Facilities and Process)

Salary: R35 000 to R42 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience.