Technical Lead

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• National Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Quality Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years experience in automotive assembly, process engineering, or line management.
• Heavy automotive industry experience (non-neg).
• SKD/CKD assembly line technical experience.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC Factories) is advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience with lifting equipment, chassis jigs, and riveting machines is advantageous.
• Experience with OEM specifications.
• Assembly line technical experience.
• Efficiency improvement experience.

Personality Traits:

• Ability to work independently.
• Target driven.
• Strategic approach.
• Professional communication skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Ability to engage at various levels.
• Business and financial acumen.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Own and maintain assembly line technical processes and systems.
• Ensure that all tooling, fixtures, and equipment meet OEM specifications and remain well-maintained, reliable, and compliant with local regulations where applicable.
• Own, develop, maintain, and audit the application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with OEM build instructions, including new model introductions.
• Review and provide timeous feedback on OEM build instructions and associated documentation.
• Ensure that the SAP MES/MRP system remains aligned to assembly operations in conjunction with SAP developers.
• Provide technical support for production issues and breakdowns.
• Integrate local supplies into assembly processes.
• Audit workstation management with regard to cleanliness, parts clearing, part stock, and tooling and equipment defect reporting and resolution.
• Lead process optimisation and line balancing activities.
• Provide input and support for logistics and production planning.
• Manage and approve OEM reports.
• Coordinate tooling and equipment maintenance strategy with production requirements.
• Support installation, commissioning, and ramp-up of new equipment.
• Manage technical training and upskilling of production teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, yield, and rework reduction.