TMA Technical Support at UD Trucks

Job Overview
UD Trucks is known for our pioneering technologies and products within the commercial automotive industry.  This function reside in the Special Vehicle Development (SVD) division in UD Trucks Southern Africa. SVD is a technology function responsible for the successful development/release/integration of components/component systems  for both CKD and local components.

This position is earmarked to Unemployed Youth on a 12 month contract basis. The person applying must comply with the criteria and be registered on the Yes4Youth platform

Responsibilities and Duties 

•  Provide technical and/or hands-on assistance as required for SVD day-to-day activities
•  Collect failed components/samples from dealer
•  Inspect/test failed components as required
•  Coordinate with external test laboratories/test houses
•  Influence to use correct test methods, tools
•  Publish timely TMA test reports and escalate roadblocks
•  Collaborate with PQE/ RE / WSL / PQL / SV / QW / WH / Dealer / UDTO / external test Labs
•  Work with AMA parts coordinator to ship parts to supplier location or DC BLR
•  Ensure tools are calibrated at frequent intervals
•  Work closely with TMA Manager to efficiently organize testing and inspection schedules to maximize the output of the department

Minimum qualifications

• National Diploma/ Higher Diploma in Mechanical engineering or BSC
• Mechanical/Automotive engineering / Electronics / electrical / Mechatronics
• Driving license B/EB
• Experience in truck/truck systems and quality improvement functions will be advantageous
• Possess acumen on truck service & troubleshooting through data loggers
• Possess truck parts knowledge