Maintenance Engineer (automotive)

SUMMARY:
Maintenance Engineer (automotive)

POSITION INFO:

Job Position: Maintenance Engineer (automotive)

Ref: 3846

Location: Port Elizabeth/Uitenhage

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualification

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Qualifications / Requirements:

• National N Diploma / National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics
• 3 to 7 years’ relevant experience in an industrial/automotive environment
• Good understanding of the technical processes within Body Shop processes in order to support and drive creation and implementation of new initiatives
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Sound knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Sound technical knowledge and skills of PLC programming, instrumentation, drive systems and experience in Preventative Maintenance
• Sound knowledge of component and motor vehicle manufacturing processes.
• Ability to communicate with all levels in the Company (written and verbal) and with external stakeholders/suppliers/consultants
• Take initiative and be able to work independently or as part of a Cross- Functional Team
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Key Performance Areas:

• Take control of analysis on all plant stoppages and breakdowns and provide statistical summaries on all breakdown information
• Track history and provide information on maintenance key performance indicators (KPI’s)
• Responsible for preventative and predictive maintenance activities
• Assist maintenance personnel with breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime
• Provide support to maintenance supervisors and department with multi-disciplinary technical expertise and problem solving such as electrical, mechanical, structural etc
• Liaise with department stakeholders e.g. Body Shop, Paint Shop, Production, Maintenance, Process, Quality, Logistics, etc.
• Stay up to date with technological advancements in industry and processes to progress a sustainable approach to facility reliability, robustness and maintainability of the plant and assigned technologies
• Ensure the incorporation of safe design and practices for new and existing installations
• Support or lead breakdowns through escalation
• Drive prevention activities through documentation and follow through
• Facilitate spare parts purchases and stores stock holding requirements
• Evaluate, advise and approve related tender documentation in collaboration with other departments
• Approve final acceptance of mechanical, electrical, structural and civil installations relative to maintenance and safety requirements
• Develop and implement procedures and systems to improve maintenance processes

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