Temp Project Engineer

Profile Personnel; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions provider is seeking a professional for Logistics Planning in the automotive sector. The role focuses on planning, designing, and managing logistics processes for optimal material flow. Candidates must have a degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, with at least 3 years of experience in logistics processes. Advanced Excel and 3D CAD skills are essential. The position offers an opportunity to engage in critical projects within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience with logistics processes in automotive manufacturing.
• 2 years' experience as a project engineer in Logistics Planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design logistics material flow concepts.
• Prepare layouts and specifications for logistics services.
• Conceive and procure logistics facilities.
• Define project plans and coordinate projects.
• Evaluate quotes and negotiate with suppliers.
• Prepare budget prices for investment programs.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Communication skills

3D CAD proficiency

Microsoft Office suite

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Logistics

Tools

SAP systems

Job description

Brief Role Description

To plan, design, develop and introduce the provision, modification and maintenance of material handling facilities, transport, packaging, processes and systems for the optimal material flow from source to point of use to support Production, P&A and Localisation and Export projects in achieving their scheduled targets. To analyse, maintain and control the various Logistics Planning Contracts by liaison with the necessary.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Planning and preparing detailed logistics material flow concepts in production and warehouse environments for optimum solutions.
• Preparing detailed layouts, drawings and job specifications for specialized facilities or logistics services based on latest technological solutions.
• Conceiving, designing and procuring logistics facilities, i.e. stillages, pallets, dunnage, trolleys, racking, general storage facilities and packaging based on analysis and interpretation of requirements for new projects, production requests or other valid customer requirements and corporate objectives.
• Defining detailed project plans for coordinating and monitoring projects.
• Preparing Enquiry Requests to obtain quotations from suppliers based on clear specifications
• Evaluating adjudicated quotations then negotiating with suppliers if required to improve/optimize specification and/or costs.
• Preparing appropriation requests to justify capital expenditure.
• Preparing and issuing purchase requisitions.
• Arranging for project/facility/service acceptance and hand-over by conducting demonstrations of equipment or facilities (e.g. through physical trials).
• Preparation of budget prices to be used for corporate investment programs, cost studies, localisation and export projects.
• Developing and introducing packaging specifications
• Drafting and updating Logistics Material Handling Contract specifications after consultation with all stakeholders
• Convening and chairing meetings as required with any/all roles.

Qualification requirements

Degree or National Diploma in fields of either Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics

Experience

• 3 years’ experience with logistics processes within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• 2 years’ experience as a project engineer in Logistics Planning or equivalent planning environment

Essentials

• Good planning, organizing and decision‑making abilities in order to meet tight deadlines
• Able communicator with good written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency with producing, understanding and interpreting 3D CAD drawings
• Full computer literacy in suite of Microsoft packages, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint and Word. Advanced excel skills required

Added Advantage

• Experience with SAP systems in Supply Chain Management will be advantageous.
• German language proficiency is advisable, but not essential.