About this role
Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Process Monitoring Engineer position in the BodyShop - Production (Kariega)
Brief Role Description
Provide support to production to ensure that critical elements of the Body Shop Control plans are in place and adhered to. Timely feedback to Body Sop management on non-adherence to carry out the control element tasks to ensure reliable product. Prevent negative impact on Plant Quality KPI and Flow out KPI as a result of production and their support functions not fulfilling the assigned roles and responsibilities with regard to the Control plan elements.
Possible Tasks within this Role
- Give input when required for SAB, process standards and work instructions to ensure they include Change points (ECR, Aeko)
- Confirm with Sectional Process engineer that all changes within processes through introduction of AEKO’s, ECR’s, MY, new models, new derivatives, are included in Control plans
- Chair feedback meetings with Sectional Supervisors on all non-compliances in Shop SFM meetings
- Perform the following audits on process adherence.
- Generate weekly/monthly reports per section to show compliance per element
- Drive compliance daily with specific monitoring processes.
- Confirm that sustainable solutions for non-compliance of elements are put in place.
- Design a process that will enable Production to improve their performance and will assist with the management and control of the processes.
Qualification requirements
National Diploma or Degree in Engineering/ Mechatronics/ Operations/ Production Management
Essentials
- Have knowledge of FMEA process
- Prepared to travel overseas
- Communicate at all levels
- Proven analytical skills with an innovative approach to problem-solving
- Proficient in MS Office
- Detailed knowledge of Body Shop processes and equipment
- Sound technical knowledge with respect to the Production, Tooling, Facilities and Systems
Experience needed
Minimum of 2 – 3 years technical/engineering experience within an automotive manufacturing concern
Added Advantage
- CAD literate
- Speak and read German
At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.
Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 5th February 2026. All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , e-mail [email protected]
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan
Other facts
About Volkswagen AG
The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group is made up of ten brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati.
Our group sells vehicles in 153 countries and operates 114 production plants worldwide. Each working day, around 675,000 employees worldwide produce cars, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in the other fields of business.
Our goal is to make mobility sustainable for us and for future generations. Our promise: With electric drive, digital networking and autonomous driving, we make the automobile clean, quiet, intelligent and safe. At the same time, our core product becomes even more emotional and offers a completely new driving experience. It is also becoming part of the solution when it comes to climate and environmental protection. In this way, the car can continue to be a cornerstone of contemporary, individual and affordable mobility in the future. #Shapingmobility
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What you'll do
- Provide support to production to ensure adherence to Body Shop Control plans and timely feedback on non-compliance. Conduct audits, generate reports, and drive compliance to improve production performance.
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