Hire Resolve’s client in the manufacturing industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Engineering Manager in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional engineering reviews to assess customer and market requirements for body applications and convert them into technically sound and feasible design proposals.
• Oversee the development and refinement of body application concepts, ensuring technical solutions align with strategic objectives and product roadmap.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and technical trade-off evaluations to determine optimal solutions based on cost, mass, timing, design for assembly, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Sales, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure proposed solutions meet customer expectations and internal operational standards.
• Validate proposed designs through simulations, prototyping, and testing in alignment with internal and industry standards.
• Provide direction and mentorship to the Engineering team, ensuring consistent application of best practices, design standards, and engineering methodologies.
• Review and approve technical drawings, 3D models, and engineering documentation for submission to development and production phases.
• Manage the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process, ensuring timely and controlled implementation of design modifications.
• Support homologation activities, including documentation and technical validation required for regulatory approvals.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development process through proactive design reviews, FMEAs, and validation planning.
• Track project milestones and ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs in line with overall product development timelines.
• Promote continuous improvement within the engineering function by implementing new technologies, design tools, and process enhancements.

Requirements:

• Tertiary Engineering qualification (T4/Degree in Mechanical Engineering)
• At least 10 years' experience in Body Application fabrication or a related industry
• A minimum of 5 years of truck industry experience, particularly in an engineering, manufacturing, and/or sales environment
• In-depth knowledge of automotive standards and regulatory requirements (NCRS & Road Ordinance regulations)
• Computer literacy, including MS Office suite and Project Management software
• Experience in computer applications for CAD and CAE
• Advanced knowledge of design software, specifically Autodesk Inventor applications such as Advanced Design, FEA & Simulations, and Vault Professional
• Experience in people supervision/management
• Previous body application shop floor experience is desirable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on adrienne.steyn@hireresolve.us or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.