Weathering Engineer (Product Engineering – Northern Cape) at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Job Description and Responsibilities    

•  Testing of automotive components and vehicles from the VW Group.
•  Coordinating the testing samples arrival, testing requirements and submit the part to testing. 
•  Carry out quality inspections as per the VW Group specifications.
•  Structured and Analytical thinking.
•  Continuous communication with our worldwide customers.
•  Operating of data loggers, thermo camera systems, weathering stations.
•  General maintenance functions at the remote site with sometimes limited equipment.

Education and Experience    

•  Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Engineering or National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
•  A minimum of 2 year’s experience in development of automotive components or similar components.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements    

•  Have good eye sight (to be checked by the medical department) due to the nature of the inspections.
•  Willingness to relocate.
•  Initiative, be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
•  Good technical problem solving ability.
•  Excellent communication skills including report writing and presentations.
•  Computer literacy on a higher level (interfaces, data logging, data converting).
•  Good administration skills.
•  A basic understanding of the German language will be advantageous.
•  Ability to work extensively outdoors under extreme weather conditions.
•  A practical, hands on approach.
•  Being innovative on test procedures and a constant learner.
•  Weekend work will be required from time to time during Group visits.