Current Vacancies at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Job Description and Responsibilities    

• The release of vehicle body components via engineering processes and systems
• The resolution of design related problems on all locally manufactured platforms
• Keep accurate record of part level and software built in production (Bill of Material)
• Co-ordination of testing and release of components & systems
• Initiate and drive cost savings on components into production
• Good problem solving and communication skills and have to function well within a group environment
• German communication skills will be an advantage

Education and Experience    

• National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering
• 5 year’s experience in Supplier/Quality/ Engineering of automotive components
• (Development /Improvements / Problem solving)

ESSENTIAL:

•  Initiative, be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
•  Excellent communication skills to all levels
•  Ability to quickly learn and understand complex components/systems/networks
•  Good technical problem solving ability 
•  Computer literate (Microsoft Office tools) 
•  Knowledge in various plastic/rubber forming technologies required
•  Willingness to travel and learn German language

PREFERRED:

•  Knowledge of automotive components assemblies i.e. front ends, etc.
•  Problem solving experience related to production and supplier challenges
•  Bumper development experience would be advantageous 
•  German language knowledge

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Job Description and Responsibilities    

• Plan, co-ordinate and manage the Weathering Test Site as defined in the VW Group norm, VW50185.
• Lead and grow the Weathering Team towards a well-recognized “Centre of Excellence” in the Group.
• Apply her/his excellent Polymer and material knowledge to give advice to customers on materials, possible material changes and/or production parameters.
• Keep up with latest trends of automotive materials through self-studies, market observations and networking with material specialists, e.g. Universities, Science Institutes and Automotive Laboratories and Development Centers
• Constantly seek to broaden his expert knowledge about Polymers, Paints, Rubbers, Composites, Natural Fiber Composites and other Automotive Materials.
• Constantly communicate with Group customers in German and English, including giving expert advice to Top Management and Board members within the Group.
• Manage remote Test Sites in South Africa with limited support from the Group or VWSA
• Benchmarking and support the Weathering activities at other Group sites.
• Represent Volkswagen of South Africa at all levels during cross-corporate activities, by participating in projects, discussions (e-rooms, conferences) and presentations in German and English.
• Ensure that the inspections of components and vehicles take place as planned, and documented accurately.
• Manage the revenue and overhead budgets to ensure that financial targets are achieved.
• Streamline all administration activities to maximize the time working on cars and components.
• Manage the workshop, test facilities and equipment as required.
• To train back-up personnel for all Supervisor functions as agreed with the Manager of the section.
• Ensure that all Group audit requirements are upheld.

Education and Experience    

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or suitable tertiary qualification with proven experience in managing/leading Technical Projects.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the testing of automotive components under high UV and temperature conditions.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements    
ESSENTIAL:

• Must understand material behaviour under extreme Weathering conditions and make improvement recommendations where needed.
• Must have knowledge of Weathering instruments and be able to interpret the results accurately.   
• A good international network created through having worked cross divisionally with our worldwide Group customers of the various brands
• Experience in interfacing positively at all levels, up to the most senior positions in the Group.
• Read, write and speak English and German.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of interfacing departments.
• Good knowledge of Volkswagen Group products.
• Understanding of the Group Audit fault rating system, and be able to apply this accurately to test specimen.  
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work independently.
• Strong Leadership/ Management Skills.
• Project Management Skills
• Ability to think at a strategic level.
• Be innovative, resourceful and analytically minded.

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Job Description and Responsibilities    

•   Manage development of SSA vehicle projects within the division
•   Technical project lead on key divisional & departmental milestones and deliverables
•   Facilitating and leading key Engineering and Divisional meetings 
•   Arrange all development activities are actioned and meets corporate timing milestones
•   Defining the Engineering development scope ensuring special test requirements are timeously met as per market product specification 
•   Liaising with local and overseas engineers, project leaders on a regular basis
•   Represent Product Engineering in corporate meeting giving engineering input to maintain information flow between corporate and engineering team members.
•   Cooperate with VW Group counterparts by exchanging project status, requiring activities development input in order to ensure purposeful share of responsibilities.
•   Application of sound project management principles to achieve planned departmental objectives and project milestones

Education and Experience    

• A Bachelor of Science Degree or Equivalent in Mechanical / Mechatronics & Electrical.
• 5 years’ experience in an automotive engineering environment
• 2 years exposure and utilization of project management systems.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements    
ESSENTIAL:

•   Team player with strong communication, facilitation and organisational skills
•   Strong project management skills and experience
•   Good interpersonal skills (negotiation and communication)
•   Complex problem-solving abilities
•   Ability to travel local and abroad
•   Excellent computer skills (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

PREFERRED:

• German language proficiency