Production jobs in United States

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.