Manufacturing Chief Engineer - - Port Elizabeth

Manufacturing Chief Engineer required for a reputable automotive manufacturing company based in Gqeberha , Eastern Cape

Requirements :

Responsibilities:

Manages the Shop Launch Managers (plant)
Oversees the activities managed by the Process Project Leaders assigned to the project from Vehicle Process Engineering (Stamping, Welding, Paint, General Assembly, Supply, Industrial, Plastic Parts, IT)
Coordinates and ensures the implementation of KPI book for each area: Stamping, Welding, Paint, GA, Geometry & Supply with leadership
Leads meetings: production issue meetings, weekly operational meeting by shop, shop coordination, monthly VPE/MCE/plant L2 leadership reviews, Added Value animation, industrial workgroup, DST (EST) workgroup, Workstation group, investment convergence, quality work group, platform coordination
Creates new launch Lessons Learned and ensures past Lessons Learned from the Plant and previous launches are implemented to drive MCE standard improvements
Ensures availability of resources & implementation of training for plant teams, escalates deficiencies as needed
Organizes & leads the Introduction Workshop (introduction new vehicle in the plant)
Oversees the process to verify the impact of engineering changes through virtual assessments

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Kerry O’Hagan at

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