Project Engineer required for a leading international automotive company based in KariegaApplications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced employees to fill the above vacancy in Logistics DepartmentEducation & Experience Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent3 years' experience with logistics processes within automotive manufacturing environment.2 years' experience in Project ManagementSkills, Attributes & Other requirements ESSENTIAL \Analytical skillsGood decision-making abilitiesRequiring minimum supervision.Good planning and organizing skills.Good written and verbal communication skills.German language proficiency is advisable.Proficiency in computer aided design and fully computer literateJob Description and ResponsibilitiesPreparing and providing logistics facilities, i.e. racking, packaging, storage facilities, trolleys, pallets and dunnages by analyzing feasibility of concepts for new projects or production requests to satisfy valid customer requirements and corporate objectivesPlanning and preparing detailed Production and Warehouse concepts, layouts, drawings and job specifications for specialized facilities based on latest technology to optimize company operations.Setting up detailed project plans for coordinating and monitoring projects, then monitoring the detailed activities to ensure that the implementation adheres to the specification and timing.Preparing Enquiry Requests to obtain quotations from suppliers with specifications on details of the work/services required after conceptualizing proposals and obtaining approval thereof from user departments.Evaluating adjudicated tenders and negotiate with suppliers if required to improve/optimize costsPreparing appropriation requests to obtain management and financial approval for committing project fundsPreparing and issuing purchase requisitions in order to generate orders and facilitate the placing of the orders with the suppliers/contractors to proceed with jobs/projects.Investigating, completing and actioning Disposal requests, Good material passes etc. to dispose of obsolete equipment and to control Logistic facilities/parts entering and leaving the plant.Arranging for project/facility/service acceptance and hand-over by conducting demonstrations of equipment or facilities through physical trials in order to ensure conformance with the requestors/users requirements.Preparation of budget prices to be used for corporate investment program,cost studies, localization and export projects by analyzing the proposed processes and assessing the Logistic requirements at each stage of the process.Developing and introducing packaging specifications by ensuring optimal packaging methods for internal, local, export and CKD parts in order to reduce packaging costs and eliminate damages to parts.Drafting and updating Logistics Material Handling Contracts after consultation with all stakeholders to ensure the required Logistic resources (manpower, material handling equipment, etc) are in place to support to support user needs.Convening and chairing meetings as required with any/all role players (eg suppliers/contractors, user departments, support areas, subject matter experts, etc) and subsequently document accurate minutes of meetings for reference purposes.Standing in for supervisor and represent the Logistics/Logistics Planning department at scheduled and unscheduled meetings, seminars and during routine matters.Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Emily Lessing at ****** shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.
