Vehicle Electronics Planning Engineer

SUMMARY:
New vacancy is available for a Temp 3-year contract for a Vehicle Electronics Planning Engineer role for a new project launching. This role will be based at our client's plant in Kariega, Eastern Cape.

POSITION INFO:
The Engineer will be responsible for evaluating, scoping, planning, and managing the timely implementation of special projects, processes, and engineering change points affecting vehicle electronics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Task Planning and Coordination: Plan and manage deliverables and timing for vehicle electrics/electronics product, engineering, and process changes using tools like MS Office to ensure timely implementation of change points.
• Evaluation and Coordination: Assess and coordinate changes in vehicle electrics/electronics using group systems, ensuring all change points are addressed.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in local and group meetings to manage and escalate tasks related to electrics/electronics changes, avoiding delays or issues impacting legal, compliance, and buildability.
• Technical Support: Source technical product information to support new technologies, process improvements, or interim reworks, preventing production stoppages and non-conformance.
• Global Liaison: Collaborate with overseas counterparts on buildability, process standards, training, product, and quality matters to ensure thorough understanding and documentation through meetings and business trips.

• Education: Diploma or higher in Electrical Engineering (excluding heavy current) or Mechatronics.
• Experience:
  • At least 3 years in project management, including planning, costing, and coordinating activities and teams.
  • Minimum of 1 year in vehicle manufacturing or a related field, with a focus on vehicle electrics/electronics.
• Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving skills for root cause analysis.
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.
  • Innovative and proactive in contributing ideas and solutions.
  • Strong collaboration and coordination abilities, able to work well under pressure and make sound decisions.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams).
  • Ability to facilitate coaching and training at various levels.

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