Metrology Full Vehicle Analysis Technician X2 (PA 1177, 1209) - Kariega at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Job Description and Responsibilities    

• Conduct Dimensional analysis of Quality related concerns to determine root cause using dimensional measurement tools within the scope of QA Metrology.
• Dimensional Measurement and analysis with use of optical/virtual technology.
• Assess and identify dimensional discrepancies in part condition according to drawing / CAD and provide timeous analysis results to support production activities. Drive product improvement activities in cooperation with Part Engineers and Project Purchasing.
• Measurement of various parts in support of Full vehicle investigation activities.
• Planning of vehicle project/new equipment related activities.
• Conduct dimensional approval of vehicle components to ensure the successful release of components at the correct quality levels at relevant PEP milestones.

Education and Experience    

• Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering Degree or Diploma.
• 3 years’ experience in Optical measurement experience 
• 3 years proven Root cause analysis/technical problem solving capability.
• 2 years working knowledge of CAD software 

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements    
ESSENTIAL:

Project Management Experience.

• Proven complexity management skills – eg Management of multiple projects at the same time and also analysis of complex problems, multiple layers of analysis
• Advanced Microsoft computer literacy – eg. Excel, Power BI, Power Point.
• Must be able to interpret technical drawings
• Sound understanding of the vehicle manufacturing process (Press Shop, Body Shop, Assembly, Purchase parts manufacturing)

PREFERRED:

• Optical Measurement systems (PC-DMis, GOM, Polyworks).
• Offline and teach programming experience of Robotic and CMM facilities advantageous
• Virtual reality software experience advantageous.
• CAD software (Catia software)

Closing Date    
2023/06/05