Chassis Engineer at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Job Description and Responsibilities    

• Responsibility for the integration, evaluation and release of chassis components for local projects, including Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) requirements.
• The resolution of design related problems on manufactured platforms (problem solve complex components).
• Component systems include, but are not limited to braking, steering, suspension, wheels, tyres and fuel.
• Supporting local, SSA and European supplier base with manufacturing and process improvement recommendations, thereby ensuring integrity of parts supplied.
• Project management of components under your responsibility, ensuring that chassis components are timeously introduced into production within the specified time and cost parameters.
• Preparing technical feasibility studies, cost analysis of components, systems and projects.
• Creating and tracking development timing plans.
• Evaluation and implementation of the VW 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.

Education and Experience    

• National Diploma / BTech / BSc Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design and development of automotive components (Chassis) for volume production which should cover:
• Testing of automotive components in real and simulated environments
• Working with engineering data systems
• Working cross-divisionally with Purchasing, Quality, Production, Logistics and Finance.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements    

ESSENTIAL:

• Knowledge of modern Chassis components and systems, specifically braking, steering, suspension, wheels, tyres and fuel systems.
• Complete vehicle evaluation or Chassis (brakes, wheels, tyres, etc.) component evaluation experience.
• 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.
• The ability to conduct Technical Presentations.
• The ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• MS Office computer literacy.
• A working knowledge of the German language will be an advantage.
• Code 08 Drivers Licence, high speed driving experience would be advantageous