Project Engineer (Body Shop Planning)

Project Engineer (Body Shop Planning)  required for a leading automotive company based in KariegaApplications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced employees to fill the above vacancy in Production - Production Planning DepartmentEducation & Experience: B Eng. in MechatronicsAt least 0-3 years relevant Project Planning ExperienceSkills, Attributes & Other Requirements ESSENTIAL: Knowledge of production processes, layouts, facilities and engineering disciplines.Knowledge of Quality tools e.g. FMEA, Poke Yoke, Fishbone Diagram as well as process and machine capability studies.Knowledge of Body-in-White and complete Vehicle build processes and assemblies knowledge of Jigs, fixtures, gauges, press tools and vehicle build processesProject management experienceMust have facilitation, problem solving, analytical and negotiation skills.Must be assertiveness and be able to manage conflictMust be highly computer literate in MS OfficeBe able to present, negotiate and communicate at all levels.Be extremely motivated, flexible and able to perform in stressful environment.Job Description & Responsibilities: Plan, co-ordinate or conduct FMEA's and Simulation as part of concept establishment. Evaluate and obtain an agreement on the proposed solutions to secure optimal production processes.Create facility layouts in Micro Station (HLS), compare product data and view facility designs in Catia V5 and create process plans as well as costing in Tecnomatix Process Designer & Process Simulate.Formulate, supervise and control Project Timing plans with the aid of MS-Project or any other suitable software to ensure that activities required for achieving project scope and objectives are completed in time and reports are completed and distributed to all relevant stake holders.Formulate and compile detailed product specifications to ensure proper implementation of entire process for required: facilities, machines, equipment, tools, automation and services.Ensure and direct the approval of funds for purchasing of required facilities, machines, equipment, tools or services by compiling, issuing and monitoring the appropriation process to Finance.Conduct and co-ordinate trails during VFF, PVS, and O-Series build and implement corrective actions to ensure production readiness for Start of Production and Series build.Co-ordinate training for Production and Maintenance personnel during VFF, PVS and O-Series on the correct use of the equipment and facilities.Supervising trials, commissioning and measuring (dimensional) of new facilities in order to ensure production process is ergonomic and capable of producing the required quality and consistency.Organize and monitor the installation of air, water, gas and electrical services to support the processes when issuing a General Service Request (GSR) to Central Plant Engineering.Examine, analyze and asses Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) as issued in AVON/TEVON and provide reports on the feasibility and investment requirements to introduce the ECR.