Senior Manager Product Engineering

Listing reference: hesto_000228
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 12 July 2024
Position summary
Industry: Automotive Sector
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Hesto
Introduction
Hesto is looking for a candidate to oversee the management of engineering data and preparation of Cutt data, BOMs and product design data for productionisation.
Job description

Develop and implement product engineering strategies aligned with the organization's overall business goals and market demands.
Lead a team of product engineers, designers, and technicians in the development of cutting-edge wiring harness solutions for automotive applications.
Oversee the creation and management of Bills of Materials (BOMs), including multi-level BOMs, Cutt Data, Jig board design, Process drawings from Drawing and Denmei data for wiring harness products.
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely release of BOMs to support production and supply chain operations.
Manage the design release process, including design reviews, approvals, and release of product documentation to process Engineering and manufacturing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, to understand customer needs and translate them into product requirements.
Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept ideation and design to prototyping, testing, and production readiness.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and quality requirements throughout the product development process.
Manage new product introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and seamless transition to production.
Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to drive continuous improvement and innovation in wiring harness design and production.
Analyse product performance data, customer feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for product enhancements and improvements.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key automotive OEM customers, suppliers, and industry partners to facilitate collaborative product development efforts.
Develop and manage product engineering budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control measures.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the product engineering team.
Develop optimum layouts of the plant
Compile Costings for RFQ
Develop Control Plans and FMEA analysis
Develop, Introduce and Optimize material flow in the plant (MIFD)
Tool Up and Introduce new product lines into the plant
Introduce Material Flow processes into the plant to support Production Lines
Develop and manage efficiency and OPR improvement plans from the Engineering perspective
Ensure that Introduced Processes comply with Safety and Environmental standards
Optimize Costs and expenses

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering.

Minimum 10 years of experience in product engineering roles within automotive or wiring harness industry.

In-depth knowledge of wiring harness design principles, manufacturing processes, and industry standards (e.g., AIAG, IPC, ISO).

Solid understanding of FMEA, Control Plan, Lean Manufacturing principles, Matarial Flow and Kanban, Six Sigma Problem Solving Methodologies, and process Improvement /Optimization techniques, including, OPR, Efficiency and Industrial Engineering Process Set Up and Optimization principles.

Proficient in product lifecycle management (PLM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems related to BOMs and design data management.

Solid understanding of automotive industry trends, regulations, and customer requirements.

Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g. Minitab, Engineering Process Control Software, BOM data base control software and systems).

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