Temp Project Engineer

Brief Role Description

To plan, design, develop and introduce the provision, modification and maintenance of material handling facilities, transport, packaging, processes and systems for the optimal material flow from source to point of use to support Production, P&A and Localisation and Export projects in achieving their scheduled targets. To analyse, maintain and control the various Logistics Planning Contracts by liaison with the necessary.

Possible Tasks within this Role

Planning and preparing detailed logistics material flow concepts in production and warehouse environments for optimum solutions.

Preparing detailed layouts, drawings and job specifications for specialized facilities or logistics services based on latest technological solutions.

Conceiving, designing and procuring logistics facilities, i.e. stillages, pallets, dunnage, trolleys, racking, general storage facilities and packaging based on analysis and interpretation of requirements for new projects, production requests or other valid customer requirements and corporate objectives.

Defining detailed project plans for coordinating and monitoring projects.

Preparing Enquiry Requests to obtain quotations from suppliers based on clear specifications

Evaluating adjudicated quotations then negotiating with suppliers if required to improve/optimize specification and/or costs.

Preparing appropriation requests to justify capital expenditure.

Preparing and issuing purchase requisitions.

Arranging for project/facility/service acceptance and hand-over by conducting demonstrations of equipment or facilities (e.g. through physical trials).

Preparation of budget prices to be used for corporate investment programs, cost studies, localization and export projects.

Developing and introducing packaging specifications

Drafting and updating Logistics Material Handling Contract specifications after consultation with all stakeholders

Convening and chairing meetings as required with any/all roles.

Qualification requirements

Degree or National Diploma in fields of either Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics

Experience

3 years’ experience with logistics processes within an automotive manufacturing environment.

2 years’ experience as a project engineer in Logistics Planning or equivalent planning environment

Essentials

Good planning, organizing and decision-making abilities in order to meet tight deadlines

Able communicator with good written and verbal skills.

Proficiency with producing, understanding and interpreting 3D CAD drawings

Full computer literacy in suite of Microsoft packages, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint and Word. Advanced excel skills required

Added Advantage

Experience with SAP systems in Supply Chain Management will be advantageous.

German language proficiency is advisable, but not essential.

Should you meet the minimum requirements, please forward your updated CV and supporting docs to [email protected]