Production Technician (Pinetown) at MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Description

• Research all related technical information from local Design and Prototyping.
• Create & maintain vehicle pre-mark ups per model using sales groups both local and German as needed.
• Verify & release gross requirements for locally procured parts and export to the ESA system timeously.
• Research manufacturing order queries and update the bills of material and specifications accordingl.y
• Liaise with production preparation department for all Bill of Material queries.
• Investigate & introduce Product Direction Committee issues in accordance with company regulations.
• Ensure that the technical information is available, and deadlines are met.
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders as and when required, to complete and finalise projects.
• Design of prototype parts in 3D models and 2D, using CATIA, AUTOCAD and INVENTOR drawing software.
• Assist in the design and verification of necessary parts.
• Create, maintain and print/distribute vehicle maker’s plate.
• Ensure consideration of cost reduction and appropriate quality, ease of manufacture and fitment.
• Ensure that the MAN NORMS, DIN and ISO specifications are adhered to.
• Investigate material specifications available in RSA versus Europe and utilise accordingly.
• Support the Pre-series process in the roles defined.
• Support departments with technical investigations and solutions.
• Liaise with suppliers to identify mandatory processes to enable efficient and cost saving designs.
• Liaise with After Sales Service to assist with problems in the field.
• Liaise with all necessary stakeholders to ensure that products meet the required MAN standards.
• Discuss with MAN Germany and MN Technical Departments to resolve design or BOM related Problems.
• Liaise with Procurement with technical information for ordering of local content Assist PDC, dealers and branches with technical support and drawings.
• Support the localisation program from an Engineering and BOM perspective.
• Ensure reduction of costs and excess parts.
• Assist with the fulfilment of engineering activities as backup as required.
• Streamline and improve systems to make the department more efficient and reduce costs.
• Plan and document projects in detail for discussions as required.
• Assist in the management of Engineering ISO, budget, and capacity planning.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate.
• Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering.

Skills:

• Problem Solving.
• Skills Encourage.
• Team Work.
• Energetic and change / improvement focused.
• Flexible, active and forward thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.

Experience:

• Experience with IT programming - 1 year.
• Working knowledge of Road transport legislation and vehicle data plating - 1 year.
• Experience with Bills of Materials - 1 year.
• Knowledge of Catia, Inventor & AutoCAD drawing and design software with practical design experience - 1 year.
• Technical experience in a manufacturing / assembly environment - 3 years.

Closing date: 08 June 2026