Chassis Engineer(automotive)

Job Position: Chassis Engineer(automotive)

Ref: 4016

Location: Port Elizabeth / Engineercommensurate with experience and qualification

Salary: 

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Qualifications / Requirements:

• National Dip Mechanical Engineering / BTech Mechanical Engineering / BSc Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years relative experience in the field
• Knowledge of modern chassis components and systems
• Knowledge of modern automotive production methods
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Understanding of basic financial principles
• Self-motivation, good time management, report writing and presentation ability
• Ability to conduct technical presentations
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels
• MS Office computer literacy
• Code 08 drivers license

Key Performance Areas:

• Responsibility for the design, development and release of chassis components
• Resolution of design related problems on manufactured platforms (ability to problem solve complex components)
• Support local, SSA and European supplier base with manufacturing and process improvement recommendations, thereby ensuring integrity of parts supplied
• Project management of components under responsibility, ensuring that chassis components are timeously introduced into production within the specified time and cost parameters
• Prepare technical feasibility studies, cost analysis of components, systems and projects
• Create and tracking development timing plans
• Evaluation and implementation of the  Group design changes
• Maintenance of technical data systems for chassis components
• Assist with line and quality problems, special investigations, etc
•  Evaluation and implementation of Product cost  optimisations