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Job Overview:

• We are seeking a Head of Software Development to lead our software teams. In this role, you will be responsible for standardizing work processes, making strategic hiring decisions, measuring staff performance, planning and allocating resources to meet demand, and fostering the professional development of team members. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the various systems we develop, implement, and maintain across the GVW group, supporting both legacy systems and modernization efforts.
• Your responsibilities will include delivering, managing, and implementing applications and solutions that support customers, employees, and business partners. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will make priority trade-off decisions, negotiate and manage vendor contracts, and recruit and develop high-performing teams. You will also provide vision and leadership to a team that includes several full-time employees and contractors. Additionally, the ideal candidate will stay ahead of modern software development and architecture practices, including the incorporation of generative AI and automation to streamline the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and in meeting our strategic goals.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Standardization of Work: Ensure that all processes and methodologies are standardized across the team to maintain consistency and quality. Implement best practices and continuous improvement strategies. 
• Hiring Decisions: Lead the recruitment process for new Software Developers, ensuring that the team is composed of highly skilled and motivated individuals. Develop a talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company's goals. 
• Measurement of Performance: Develop and implement performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of team members. Provide regular feedback and coaching to ensure continuous improvement. Set clear goals and objectives for team members. 
• Resource Planning and Allocation: Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet project demands and ensure that team members are utilized optimally. Optimize resource allocation to maximize productivity and efficiency. 
• Professional Development: Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Provide opportunities for training and growth to enhance the skills and capabilities of the team. Implement a robust professional development program. 
• Identify process inefficiencies and gaps: Define and capture business, systems, and project requirements. Conduct regular assessments to identify areas for improvement. 
• Liaise between business stakeholders, delivery teams, and the PMO: Provide business stakeholders with perspective on the overall roadmap and direction of critical systems. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration. 
• Ensure delivery of products that meet agreed-upon features and schedules: Utilize process mapping techniques to document existing processes and identify areas for improvement. Conduct impact analysis of changes to processes and capability. Ensure timely and quality delivery of products. 
• Evaluate existing and emerging technologies to improve business processes: Align with Technology Roadmap and Architecture Guidelines wrt recommendations made. Stay ahead of technology trends and innovations. Lead and inspire the software development team to engage with the business and identify new functionality, develop compelling business cases, prioritize projects and develop plans that maximize return on investment for the company. 
• Lead a team managing all aspects of application development and delivery across multiple functions, business units and business lines. 
• Effectively initiate, plan, schedule, control, and bring to closure multiple high priority projects. Develop and lead a collaborative and Agile software development approach that improves velocity, while maintaining a strong focus on both quality and scalability. 
• Drive the cultural changes necessary to enable a continuous delivery model and foster a strong focus on automation of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Foster a strong customer service mind-set throughout the application development team, while championing thought leadership and partnership with the business. 
• Partner with business leaders to create robust solution roadmaps that are integrated with architecture and operations. Seek out, validate, and bring to the technology organization innovative best practices and ideas from the outside, with a particular emphasis on application development methodologies. Identify emerging technology trends, especially in AI, SaaS and cloud computing, and ensure the company is leveraging them when appropriate to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and drive value. 
• Ensure that all application development initiatives are well managed and delivered to meet expectations on functionality, timeliness, and cost. 
• Develop, implement and monitor software development policies and controls to ensure data accuracy, security, and legal and regulatory compliance. Partner with internal customers to develop training and deployment plans aimed at maximizing both user adoption and realization of business benefits. 
• Prepare software development status reports and keep management, client and other stakeholders informed of project status and related issues. 
• Manage application vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to procure resources and technology solutions to meet the company’s strategic objectives. Assure lowest possible cost of ownership of applications through vendor negotiations and benchmarking. 
• Recruit, develop and retain high caliber software development talent, especially for key critical positions, and develop a succession plan. Implement and champion a robust professional development program and continuously upskill team members to keep them current. 
• Evaluate team members performance, provide candid feedback and high impact coaching that enables (and motivates) them to achieve departmental as well as enterprise goals. Build a culture of innovation and engagement, focusing on strengthening the organization’s employer brand.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent work experience 
• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams with the above accountabilities Experience with business applications supporting Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and/or manufacturing advantageous 
• Strong consultative and advisory skills, with a focus on strategic thinking and problem-solving Experience in traditional and agile delivery methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and Lean 
• 5-10 years equivalent work experience in a leadership role, overseeing software development initiatives 
• An MS, MBA or related advanced degree is a plus 
• A minimum of 10 years in software development, project management, process development, and resource management 
• Microsoft Azure (preferred) and or AWS cloud Architectures
• Low code platforms such as PowerApps or Mendix
• Strong experience in Microsoft development technologies and languages including C# and ASP.Net
• Experience with iPaaS products such as Boomi and common integration patterns
• Use of Generative AI coding assistance and practices
• TOGAF and/or Archimate
• Lean Six Sigma or similar
• Data analytics experience

Skills

• Has successfully led development and delivery of multiple complex business technology solutions into production that have achieved or surpassed business goals 
• Experience developing and supporting mission-critical applications optimized to run in the cloud or virtualized environments 
• Deep knowledge of system architecture, technical design, and system and software development technology Expertise with managing application development at scale, employing SDLC methodologies including Agile and Scrum 
• Knowledge of emerging trends and developments in PaaS, SaaS, iPaaS, cloud, AI, machine learning, and other digital technologies 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork, adaptability, and leadership 
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the role, including training programs, certifications, and career advancement paths Alignment with company culture and values, demonstrating a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and ability to work independently on complex tasks.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to engage with stakeholders across the organization.
• Documentation skills and ability to describe features and changes using well-known diagramming tools and techniques such as C4 and UML, as well as artefacts produced in agile delivery frameworks, and architectural design e.g Archimate
• Proven remote collaboration mindset and experience.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities.
• Customer-centric approach to support, feedback, and providing value through software development to clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing schedules and priorities.
• Strong MS Visio or Draw.io skills
• Experience with ITSM, Project Management and Agile Delivery tools (e.g. Azure Boards)
• Experience working with Bespoke and COTS solutions to be built and integrated.
• Strong at working with other delivery teams to estimate work and develop accurate SOWs

Physical Requirements: Examples below can be used or modified

• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs
• While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands, and reach with hands or arms for job activity.

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Job Overview:

• GVW Group is seeking a Legal Counsel: Trust and Estates who possess extensive experience and a strong background in U.S. estate planning and administration to join our team. While the role is based in Durbanville, South Africa, the candidate must possess substantial U.S. legal experience, particularly in the areas of tax and estate planning.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research and prepare detailed memoranda advising both the operating enterprise and ownership family on multi-jurisdictional estate and trust planning, including related tax, structural, and administrative considerations.
• Design, establish, and oversee a range of estate and trust entities aligned with the strategic goals and long-term objectives of the ownership family.
• Collaborate with tax advisors to coordinate estate and trust planning with broader enterprise tax strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements tied to the formation and ongoing management of estate/trust structures, including associated filings.
• Identify, assess, and communicate risks associated with current and proposed estate/trust structures, ensuring alignment with family and enterprise priorities.
• Liaise with trustees, beneficiaries, and grantors regarding the planning, execution, and compliance of estate and trust arrangements.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to all parties involved in estate and trust administration, including grantors, beneficiaries, and trustees.
• Advise on estate and trust strategies essential to ensuring continuity of ownership and governance within the family and enterprise.
• Lead or support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Effectively advocate for U.S. tax positions, both orally and in written form.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in U.S. trust, estate planning and administration, including drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience required
• Highly beneficial if the candidate has: -
• Cross-border and US contracting experience.
• LLB Degree/Commercial Law/Contractual Law/B. Com from an accredited law school
• LLM in Taxation
• Admission to practice law in any U.S. state is required, with a preference for Illinois, Florida (Miami), or Ohio.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• A self-starter with strong legal research and writing skills.
• Maintain strong client relationships with minimal supervision.
• Critical thinking skills and complex problem-solving skills
• Willingness and ability to work full-time in the company’s office are required.
• Ability to collaborate with both legal and non-legal colleagues in SA and the U.S.
• Critical thinking skills and complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with both legal and non-legal colleagues in SA and the U.S.
• Time management/flexible hours
• Take ownership and accountability.
• Professional references.

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What You’ll Do 

• We are seeking a strategic, commercially savvy, and accomplished leader to head our enterprise contracts function. This role is more than transactional — it is central to our operating model and competitive strategy. You will be responsible for designing and executing the contract strategy across all GVW Group businesses, protecting the enterprise from risk, creating long-term commercial leverage, and standardizing our approach to supplier, customer, and partner engagements.
• You will build and lead a high-performing contracts organization that collaborates deeply with our global purchasing and distribution teams to create a unified, world-class approach to commercial collaboration. This is a critical shared services function that supports the execution of our Group’s strategy, enabling a smaller organization to compete successfully against much larger players through smarter structure, strategic discipline, and best-in-class execution.

Key Responsibilities 
Strategic Leadership & Group Management 

• Build, lead, and scale a high-performance Contracts Group across all business units.
• Establish and enforce enterprise-wide standards for commercial and legal contracts, driving consistency, leverage, and speed.
• Govern the execution of the Group’s strategy for commercial collaboration through shared templates, structures, and playbooks.
• Ensure the contracts function operates as a high-impact shared services capability aligned with finance, procurement, legal, and operations.

Collaboration with Global Purchasing & Distribution 

• Partner closely and collaboratively with the global purchasing and distribution teams to ensure contracts support sourcing strategy, vendor leverage, and distribution efficiency.
• Standardize our approach to supplier/customer relationships by using structured contracts to drive long-term commercial alignment and value.
• Ensure that supplier and customer contracts enable speed, scale, and cost efficiency across the supply chain and go-to-market channels.

Contract Negotiation & Commercial Leverage 

• Personally lead complex, high-value negotiations with vendors, customers, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with executive and business unit leadership to set commercial strategy and craft negotiation plans accordingly.
• Structure commercial terms that balance risk mitigation with opportunity capture, such as volume-based pricing, pass-throughs, rebates, and SLAs.
• Maintain visibility into enterprise-level contractual commitments and continuously identify opportunities to strengthen commercial positions.

Legal & Commercial Oversight 

• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle: drafting, redlining, approval, execution, compliance, and renewal.
• Partner with legal counsel to ensure all templates, terms, and workflows protect the business while enabling agility.
• Continuously improve contract frameworks and risk controls to support growth, operational integrity, and compliance.
• Ensure all commercial teams are aligned with contract intent and are extracting full contractual value and rights. 

Enablement, Training & Internal Partnership 

• Educate internal stakeholders and executives on contract structures, commercial implications, and negotiation best practices.
• Train business unit leaders and procurement teams to recognize, pursue, and protect strategic value through contract terms.
• Own and improve the contract management system, data structure, and reporting across business units.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, GC, and business leadership on all commercial contracting matters.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Master’s degree required; a legal qualification (LLB, JD, or equivalent) is a strong plus.
• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership in contract management, commercial negotiation, or related legal/business roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading a world-class contracts group or shared services contracting function, ideally in an industrial, manufacturing, or complex distribution environment.
• Proven ability to close complex, high-value commercial agreements involving global supply chains, key customer accounts, or enterprise vendor arrangements.
• Strong experience working cross-functionally with legal, finance, operations, and procurement in fast-paced or matrixed organizations.
• U.S. and international (cross-border) contracting experience is highly beneficial.
• Deep understanding of pricing structures, financial incentives, performance-based clauses, and contractual risk management.
• Core Competencies 
• Calm and composed under pressure, especially during high-stakes or time-sensitive negotiations.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills — able to inspire, organize, and scale a high-performance contracts team.
• Strategic negotiator — excels at creating commercial leverage and win-win structures, even when negotiating from a smaller base.
• Financially fluent, with strong command of pricing, margins, and performance-based financial mechanics.
• Able to translate complex legal language into actionable commercial strategies and internal clarity.
• Strong judgment and integrity; trusted advisor to C-suite and business heads.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with strong project and time management skills.
• Proficient in contract management systems and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Comfortable working across U.S. and South African time zones, with a presence in the office and flexibility to travel as needed.

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Summary:

• The Talent Acquisition and Office Administrator supports the Human Resources department by assisting with the recruitment process and providing comprehensive travel and relocation support for employees as well as overseeing the daily operations and administrative functions of our office environment. This role involves working closely with the HR Operations Specialist and supporting the onboarding process along with serving as the critical point of contact for staff, vendors, and visitors to the workplace. In addition, the role will manage domestic travel arrangements and relocation for employees transferring from countries such as South Africa, Mexico, and Cost Rica to the United States and coordinate travel arrangements for employees renewing their visa or work status.  For the African based location, the TA Coordinator will also manage task such as ensuring a well-functioning, secure, and hospitable workplace along with probation meeting scheduling, booking meeting rooms, maintaining records, and filing key documents.

Office Management Responsibilities:

• Oversee procurement and inventory of general office supplies (including beverages, stationery, and cleaning products).
• Coordinate ordering and distribution of GVW-branded stationery and attire for onboarding purposes.
• Supervise office cleaning staff and maintain their schedules and task allocations.
• Administer distribution, return, and tracking of office access tags and physical keys.
• Maintain accurate records of key forms, tag allocations, and waiver agreements.
• Coordinate maintenance of office infrastructure, including air conditioning systems, kitchen equipment, office furniture, and the general premises.
• Liaise with building management and service providers to ensure uninterrupted functionality of office facilities.
• Designate and update contacts for emergency communication at the CDF site.
• Monitor and coordinate maintenance of the office’s alarm systems and the alarm security application.
• Download and compile door log reports for attendance monitoring.
• Maintain up-to-date registers for annual, sick, and family responsibility leave.
• Notify management of sick leave usage and track approvals.
• Ensure accurate synchronization of leave entries across Sage and employee timesheets.
• Archive all manual leave application forms in compliance with internal documentation standards.
• Procure office and IT equipment as needed.
• Assign asset numbers and maintain an accurate inventory of allocated assets.
• Update and manage the office parking allocation register.
• Assign parking spaces to new employees and handle related payroll deductions.
• Coordinate ordering and distribution of parking plates.
• Plan and coordinate employee functions, including social events, braais, and year-end celebrations.
• Secure venues, entertainment providers, and event services.
• Manage invitation distribution and dietary requirements for catering services.

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Support:

• Assist with the closure of the recruitment cycle to include the filling closing of job requisitions with the appropriate candidate information.
• Arrange and coordinate travel for employees to include flights, hotels and ground transportation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate travel policies while managing travel expenses and reimbursements.
• Maintain travel itineraries and provide proactive support in case of travel situation of changes.
• Coordinate all travel arrangements for employee relocation to the United States including flights, hotel and initial transportation.
• Track sponsorship and visas in coordination with the legal and HR teams and ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws.
• Managing relocation expenses, including submitting and tracking reimbursement for employees.
• Provide employees with resources for temporary housing and assistance in acclimating to their new home state.

HR Admin Support South Africa:

• Schedule and coordinator probation review meeting when new employees start.
• Ensure hiring managers and employees are reminded of the probation period and set meeting reminders.
• Prepare and distribute onboarding welcome packets for new hires, including key information about company policies.
• File and maintain waiver forms and update and maintain register for keys, taxes and other onboarding materials.
• Support various HR functions and collaborate with HR teams on specials projects and assist general administrative tasks, including calendar management and coordination

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experiences.
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment coordination, administrative, and HR support is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively interact with clients and staff.
• Professional demeanor: Presenting a positive and friendly attitude to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize work effectively.
• Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in handling administrative tasks and maintaining records.
• Multitasking ability: Handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including phone calls, visitor arrivals, and administrative tasks. 
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite and familiarity with ATS software.
• Experience in managing travel and relocation logistics is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentiality
• Experience using Sage accounting or HR systems, or comparable ERP platforms.
• Familiarity with security and building management protocols.
• Prior experience with international travel coordination and event logistics.

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Your Mission 

• As an Executive Recruiter with 10 years experience to back you, your mission is to discover, attract, screen and hire highly talented individuals into the GVW Group family of companies. You must operate by the highest standards as it pertains to company culture, proprietary processes and procedures. Reporting to the Director of Talent Management, you’ll develop search strategies and lead engagements to position GVW Group for success today and well into the future. You’ll have the drive, motivation and passion to disrupt the talent landscape and deliver incredible customer and candidate experience. You will have the intellectual curiosity, problem solving capability and drive to build the leadership at GVW Group. 

What You’ll Do 

• Understand the overall company structure, the goals and challenges of each business unit and what it looks like to be successful in each.
• Teach our culture by embracing it, understanding it, changing with it and finding people to add to the organization that compliment us.
• Continuously engage others- both internally and externally as sources of knowledge in order to continue to learn and become more effective at finding the right people for our organization.
• Have managed a team of recruiters before, or worked in a leadership capacity.
• Develop and Maintain a pool of top talent at all times. Maintain relationships for resources as well as potential candidates/ employees. Create relationships out of this so we become an organization that people are excited about and want to work for.
• Communicate with Supervisors, colleagues, hiring managers with regards to challenges and successes, frustrations and ways they can help, as well as suggestions that may assist them.
• Communicate openly and honestly with each candidate, be transparent when it comes to being a fit for our culture. Provide open and honest feedback to candidates throughout our interviewing and hiring process.
• Ask questions of hiring managers to ensure you are finding what they are looking for.
• Follow all established processes and adhere to budgets for each role as approved. Use resources allocated for the Recruiting Process such as websites, memberships and software, and continually seek ideas for improving overall efficiency. Educate hiring managers on the importance of following our interview and hiring process.

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Your Mission

• Drive the sustainable success of our organization by optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness. As a key player, you will spearhead the management of our accounting and finance functions, ensuring meticulous control monitoring, interpreting financial data, and averting any unforeseen challenges.

Location:

• The candidate will work from GVW Group’s offices in Durbanville, with the possibility to relocate to Birmingham, Alabama, USA, after 1 year.
• All U.S. based employment is subject to company discretion and U.S. legal and visa requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company's financial and accounting facets functions (including various entities’ General Ledgers, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash).
• Lead and manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring accurate recording of all incurred costs, reviewing journal entries, reconciling account balances, and preparing comprehensive reports. 
• Generate reports pertaining to consolidations, bank compliance, and specific entity location and department activities.
• Establish and nurture a robust, cohesive financial team, actively managing performance to align with company and personal objectives.
• Innovate and implement business processes and accounting policies to fortify internal controls and steer the company toward both short and long-term financial goals.
• Coordinate and compile budgets, financial statements, and forecasts while reporting on variances.
• Conduct financial analytics, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other pertinent financial standards.
• Collaborate with external auditors during the year-end audit, aiding in the preparation of audit schedules, data, and information. Work closely with the accounting team to facilitate a smooth audit process.
• Proactively engage with various departments across the organization, providing essential information to enhance decision-making processes, boost profitability, and uphold proper accounting procedures. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 5 – 7 years business experience in accounting and reporting
• 3 – 4 years supervisory experience is preferred

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• Triz Engineering Solutions is looking for a Director of Engineering to form part of our engineering team, with the ability to fit into the DNA of our company culture that is dynamic and embraces change. Apart from a contained and well-rounded person with a high EQ level, they will be required to deal with complexity in a fast-paced environment. The person needs to be a self-starter with attention to detail and bring a positive energy to the work environment, with a willingness to excel in their role.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in engineering is required.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering management is preferred and will be beneficial in securing this role.
• 15+ Years of engineering experience
• Minimum of 5 years proven track record of leading and mentoring a team.
• Willing to relocate to the USA
• Willing to travel overseas for variable periods
• South African Citizenship

Job Description:

• The Director Engineering will develop and manage the direction and daily activities of the Company's Engineering team of one of the truck platforms with the focus on people, organization, and process. The position will also oversee process improvements to the product development process, lead the development of reporting managers and oversee the development of the others in the department.
• In this role, it is critical to interact with all levels of company management, including Operations, Purchasing, Quality Control, Sales, Marketing and Finance. The ability to work closely with key supplier and key customer is essential.
• The Engineering Director will report to the Vice President of Engineering/Chief Engineer at Autocar.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and  mentor the Engineering Organization which includes providing technical leadership and direction to engineers and program teams.
• Support product planning by becoming intimately familiar with customers wants and needs and vocational use cases. 
• Incorporates company strategy, industry developments, regulatory requirements, customer voice, and long-term supplier relationships to develop robust and cost-effective vehicle products.
• Develop robust product concepts, design for manufacturability and optimal component cost.
• Train Engineering team to improve the fulfillment of their current role and prepare them for future roles in the company. Training and mentoring these engineers in the use of our full scope of process, systems, and analysis tools.
• Analyze and resolve problems and provides technical assistance as is necessary.
• Work extensively with colleagues to produce results within a fast-paced and high-pressure atmosphere.
• Work with the platform/project team to develop robust product concepts, design for manufacturability and optimal component cost, maintain or exceed quality expectations, deliver on project timelines, and provide superior customer communication and a high degree of sense of urgency in all aspects of the role.
• Develop robust product concepts, design for manufacturability and optimal component cost.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and technical skills to understand business practices.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent in task management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)
• Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills

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• Triz Engineering Solutions is looking for a Current Product Engineer to form part of our engineering team, with the ability to fit into the DNA of our company culture that is dynamic and embraces change. Apart from a contained and well-rounded person with a high EQ level, they will be required to deal with complexity in a fast-paced environment. The person needs to be a self-starter with attention to detail and bring a positive energy to the work environment, with a willingness to excel in their role.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Equivalent
• 3-5 Years of engineering experience
•  A thorough working knowledge of 3D-CAD systems preferably Unigraphics.
• PDM systems preferably Siemens Teamcenter preferred
• Willing to relocate to the USA
• Willing to travel overseas for variable periods
• South African Citizenship

Job Description:

• Product development direction and support from project initiation to regular production for the Electrical and Electrical systems.
• Product sustainment and improvement throughout the product life cycle in support of the Autocar brand, product strategy & objectives and customer experience. 
• Ongoing hands-on production line support, including troubleshooting and resolution of engineering-related assembly and other issues in support of on-time delivery to customers.
• Liaison between customers, suppliers, production, process engineering-, and development teams by applying product and process expertise to support regular production and implementation of new systems. 
• Responsible for all engineering liaison, validation, and testing activities

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide design direction, including technical specifications and requirements, to on- and offshore engineering resources for the Electrical and Electrical systems (subject systems) for heavy/severe duty trucks following best engineering practices.
• Contribute to product improvements, new features or options development and product portfolio growth initiatives for subject systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support product planning initiatives.
• Keep abreast of and advise the engineering team on industry trends & new technologies related to the Electrical and Electrical systems.
• Manage 3rd party providers such as suppliers and development teams/consultants as it relates to the subject systems’ design, development, and ongoing product support & improvements.
• Lead and/or support project status reviews, design reviews, design analysis activities such as DFMEA’s, product integrity initiatives and production readiness reviews.
• Create, maintain, and file design intent & history documentation including testing and validation.
• Engage & align with engineering peers across vehicle systems and other platforms in the interest of interface control and commonality.
• Identify opportunities and support continuous improvement to promote engineering quality during the product development & release management process.
• Provide day-to-day support of cross-functional teams such as Sales, Service, Warranty, Parts, Purchasing, Materials, Productivity Engineering and Program Management to align goals and expectations.
• Perform and or support online and offline validation and testing of new designs and provide feedback to the design team.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve day-to-day assembly line issues.
• Ensure deviations and substitutions are implemented as required.
• Support the Product Integrity Team with issue resolution.
• Interact with customers as required, including product support at customer locations.
• Provide engineering support relating to compliance and regulatory matters, including participating in industry standards forums/events if required.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and technical skills to understand business practices.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent in task management
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)
• Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills