Pilot Hall Engineer

Role Purpose:

To carry out the responsibility and accountability for the Zones; Front-end, Rear-end, Doors, Interior, Powertrain-chassis, Electric with the overall focus on improving Quality and DRR through the introduction and monitoring of critical vehicle fitment and adjustment processes, eliminating reworks and improving vehicle appearances within the Production environment. Establishing and monitoring of controlled rework solutions in support of series production. Developing and proposing product, process and part changes for series production in order to improve build/assembly processes with the objective to support the “one time fitment” concept and reduce operator dependency thereby reducing reworks, offline repairs and replacement of parts. Supporting new model introductions during the Pre-Series phase by following vehicles through the production process and initiating the problem-solving process as required. Ensuring production support by attending Shop floor meetings

Qualification:

- National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Experience:

- A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience within an automotive or engineering environment

Essentials:

- Knowledge and experience in Vehicle Build and Manufacturing Process
- Analytical ability and creativity for problem solving
- Must be computer literate (MS Office)
- Good communication skills, team player, high engagement and self-driven ability

Responsibilities:

- Responsibility for the Assembly Product Role in a cross-functional team of engineers with the mandate to investigate and resolve product and process deviations
- Analysis and close-out of Audit findings by implementing corrective actions with timing and responsibility to improve the overall Quality, DRR and reduce reworks in line with Plant KPI’s
- Responsible for monitoring, setting and optimization of fitment relevant fixtures and gauges in Assembly, including the establishment and conducting of necessary checks, as well as developing new gauges
- Develop and propose product and process changes for series production in order to improve build/assembly processes with the objective to reduce reworks
- Develop, agree and implement controlled reworks to out of specification parts/ fitment related problems in order to secure stable production and quality output until corrective actions have been implemented. This includes the monitoring and termination of rework.
- Drive and escalate product and process issues into KPM and FAP Management meetings to ensure the implementation of corrective actions
- Preparation and presentation of product and process problems with detailed physical or virtual analysis and corrective actions with timing to forums such as DKA; FVA; FAP; TOP-Q; SFM; Projects and Cubing meetings in order to advise Management and Top-Management regarding the achievement of Quality and Production targets

Added Advantage:

- Proficient in the German language
- Good knowledge of the Volkswagen vehicle Product development processes (PEP)
- Good knowledge of Volkswagen Systems; KPM; Hyper KVS; Connect and Avon
- Experience with virtual analysis tools in a CAD environment
- Experience and capability on the assembly and dis-assembly of vehicles