Temporary Supplier Readiness Engineer

Findojobs South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a professional to oversee the local development of critical parts at suppliers. The role requires a technical degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in plastics or injection moulding technologies. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. This position offers the opportunity to engage with suppliers and ensure production readiness while maintaining quality and timing standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in plastics or injection moulding technologies.
• Experience in tool manufacturing/design.
• Experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage local development of critical parts at suppliers.
• Ensure supplier readiness for corporate milestones.
• Oversee on-time submission of sample parts.
• Conduct early planning and frequent supplier site visits.
• Collaborate with suppliers and toolmakers on project timelines.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Customer interface skills

Self-motivation

Education

Technical Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Technical Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Technical Degree/Diploma in Mechatronics

Technical Degree/Diploma in Polymer Engineering

Job description

+- 2 Years contract
Brief Role Description

• Monitor and manage local development of critical parts at suppliers.
• Ensure supplier readiness for corporate milestones (PEP) and vehicle builds.
• Oversee on-time submission of sample parts with full legal and technical documentation.
• Conduct early planning and frequent supplier site visits.
• Collaborate with suppliers and toolmakers to:
  
  • Agree on project timelines.
  • Set secondary project milestones.
  • Provide consulting on tooling, facility design, and manufacturing processes.
• Reduce troubleshooting needs before and after Start of Production.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Ensure suppliers meet Group's timing, quality, and capacity requirements.
• Validate functionality of supplier tooling and equipment.
• Maintain clear and timely communication of issues and progress:
  
  • Internally across Group departments.
  • Directly with suppliers.

Qualification Requirements

• Technical Degree/Diploma in:
  
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Polymer Engineering

Experience Needed

• Minimum 5 years in:
  
  • Plastics or injection moulding technologies.
  • Manufacturing processes related to critical parts.
• Experience in:
  
  • Tool manufacturing/design.
  • Project management.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management abilities.
• Technical knowledge and ability to read technical drawings.
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication (oral & written).
• High computer literacy (MS Office).
• Customer interface and conflict resolution skills.
• Self-motivated and driven.

Added Advantage

• Qualified Toolmaker certification.
• Experience in:
  
  • Pilot Hall operations.
  • Supplier quality assurance.