Manufacturing Engineer (Powertrain/ Engines)

SUMMARY:
Manufacturing Engineer (Powertrain/ Engines)

POSITION INFO:

Introduction

• An automotive manufacturer in Pretoria is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer

Purpose of the Role

• Represent PTO Manufacturing and Engineering at VO Plants.
• Lead timely communications of PTO concerns at VO Plants.
• Lead concern verification of damaged and/or nonconforming Powertrain assemblies within the Assembly Plants

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as core member of the Powertrain VRT, supporting Production, driving Quality and Customer Satisfaction through the Quality Operating System.
• Team participation in PTO, PCT and PRT processes.
• Coordinate PTO engineering/manufacturing trials at VO Plants.
• Support PTO/PTSE launch teams on new model launches at VO Plants.
• Enforce VO process disciplines affecting PTO products.
• Evaluate production vehicles for PTO conformance.
• Follow GQIP philosophy thoroughly, especially considering ECB & BSAQ process.
• Verifies the non-conforming Powertrain assemblies reported and provides first level investigation / analysis of non-conforming components
• Coordinate Stop-Ship recovery efforts for PTO products at VO Plants.
• Actively support 6-Sigma process for Powertrain.
• Attend and present in Functional Quality Reviews

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• B-Eng, or B-Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in powertrain plant processes, machining and final assembly is preferred.
• Powertrain QOS Experience is preferred.
• Experience in change management activities is required.
• Six Sigma Black Belt advantageous
• BSAQ System Knowledge

Behavioural skills required

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of vehicle powertrain systems
• Ability to conduct evaluations independently according to requested procedure.
• Understand Manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead investigations into product quality and plant process issues, then apply proper engineering reasoning in order to achieve sound resolution of issues.
• Good interpretation of technical information and good writing skills.
• Ability to create (and deliver presentations of) 6-Panels and G8D’s.
• Problem Solving Using 6 Sigma Principles

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