Engineering Manager, Port Elizabeth

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.

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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.

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