Stamping VME Manager

Ford Motor; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking an experienced professional for a Stamping position at their Silverton Assembly Plant in South Africa. The role requires over 10 years of manufacturing experience and a proven track record in leading major program launches. The candidate should be adept at coordinating cross-functional teams and enhancing production processes. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative tooling developments and manufacturing engineering excellence., with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing.
• Experience as LL6 Leader for a major program launch.
• Knowledge of MDQOS Deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead Stamping team through program milestones.
• Ensure all program aspects are delivered within cost and safety.
• Facilitate manufacturing engineering process development.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of tooling development

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

TCE (Teamcenter)

3D Viewer

Job description

Responsibilities

Primarily responsib l e for Planning and implementation of production processes and facilities for all new model Launch & Facility activities for Stamping assembly at the Silverton Assembly Plant. Responsible for working with cross-functional teams (PD, STA, Suppliers, VME Core & Advanced Engineering and Facilities Engineering) to achieve LQOS deliverables for new model launch. Provide guidance to plant launch engineering team on new model engineering requirements. Responsible for coordinating and supporting Stamping VME related activities Key, responsibilities of the position are as follows: -

• Lead Stamping team onsite thru all program milestones (DCV, LR, TT, PP, OKTB)
• Coordinate Mfg. Readiness / scorecard deliverables through gateways (VTTO DCV, PCF, TTO-TT, PP, MP1 and MP2)
• Ensure all aspects of the program are delivered within cost and safety
• Develop SOW’s associated with Tooling and Equipment along with Installations SOW’s.
• Develop Master Schedule for design, build and implementation of Tooling and facilities
• Use virtual tools to evaluate tooling feasibility of new model designs
• Facilitate manufacturing engineering process development and operation within involved areas (BCE, TCF, Paint Shop, DCD), ensuring process compliance according Mfg. standards and leading to excellence.
• Lead identification, resolution and closure of Stamping feasibility issues, as well the Stamping process definition, Die Design Review, Die Construction FUP, Buy Off, HLTO activities and PSW approval)
• In charge of product engineering changes reporting and managing impact in terms of costs, timing, complexity, implementation strategy and release.
• Incorporate innovative technologies & automation into the tooling development to improve delivery & quality.
• Provide refined feedback for desktop / advanced studies on time.
• Teach, coach, and develop training plans for all employees in your span of control.

Qualifications

• ≥ 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing
• One major program launch (UP / UN> 4) as LL6 Leader
• Working Knowledge of MDQOS Deliverables such as tooling development, LQOS, TCE, PFMEA, SCCAFs, Health Charts
• Understanding of relationships between VME, NMP&L, Program management and Operations through Launch Phase of a vehicle
• Communication skills consistent with reporting out to Senior management and Director leadership
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office package (World/Excel/ Power Point/ Project), TCE (Teamcenter), 3D Viewer.
• Proficiency in English

Job Info

• Job Identification 57940
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 01/23/2026, 12:47 PM
• Apply Before 01/30/2026, 04:00 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Silverton, Pretoria, GP, 0184, ZA (On-site)