Operations Engineer

JOB PURPOSE

• TheOperationsEngineeristhetechnicalexecutionleadforallassignedprojectswithintheirproduct line portfolio.

• Eachengineerownstheend-to-endprojectjourneyfromproductionplanningthrough quality

inspectiontofinaldelivery,ensuringeveryvehicleisbuilt,documented,anddeliveredinfull conformance with applicable regulatory, client, and quality standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managethefulllifecycleofallassignedprojects —approximately15-20activeprojectsperengineer across all projects.

• Develop,maintain,andmonitordetailedprojectschedules,coordinatingwiththeproductionfloor to align manufacturing milestones with client delivery commitments.

• Identifyschedulerisksanddeviationsearly,implementingcorrectiveactionsandescalatingtothe Team Leader where required.

• Conductregularprojectprogressreviewswithinternalproductionandprocurementteamsto ensure continuity and on-time delivery.

• Coordinateprojecthandoveractivities,includingclientacceptanceinspections,delivery documentation, and post-delivery follow-up.

• Ensureallvehiclesunderassignedprojectsarebuiltinfullcompliancewiththeclient specification.

• Reviewandapprovetechnicaldocumentation,buildspecifications,andengineeringdrawingsprior to production commencement.

• Conductorcoordinatein-processandfinalqualityinspections,recordingallfindingsagainstthe project quality plan.

• Raise,manage,andcloseNon-ConformanceReports(NCRs)foranyidentifieddeviations,ensuring root cause analysis and corrective action are completed within defined timelines.

• Managerelationshipswithsuppliersandsubcontractorsresponsibleforcomponentsand services

withinassigned projects.

•Monitorsupplierdeliveryperformanceandqualityagainstpurchaseordersandproject specifications.

• Coordinatethird-partyinspections,certifications,andfactoryacceptancetestsrequiredforall projects.

• EscalatesupplierperformanceissuestotheTeamLeaderandProcurement,maintainingaformal record of actions taken.

• Maintain complete, accurate project records for every assigned project including build documentation,inspectionrecords,clientcorrespondence,andcompliancecertificates.

• ProvideregularprojectstatusupdatestotheSeniorCoordinatorforinclusioninweekly management reports.

• Prepareandsubmitincidentreports,correctiveactionrecords,andtechnicaldeviationrequestsas required.

• SupporttheCoordinatorsinpreparingclient-facingstatusupdates,projectprogressreports,and delivery documentation.

• Provideproductionprogressreportto Sales.

• Requestforproductionplanfromproductiontostreamlineallprocessesandset deadlines.

• CollaboratecloselywiththeKOM/ProjectInitiationSpecialistatthestartofeachnewprojectto ensure scope, timeline, and stakeholder requirements are fully captured.

• CoordinatewiththeSeniorCoordinatoronschedulingconflicts,documentationpriorities,and resource constraints across the shared project portfolio.

• Participateinthemonthlyteamsync,providingaccurateprojectstatusupdatesandflaggingany unresolved blockers.

• SupporttheTeamLeaderinpreparingprojectdataformanagementreview presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor'sdegreeinMechanical,Electrical,orAutomotiveEngineering,orarelatedtechnical field.

• Minimum3-5yearsofexperienceinoperations,projectengineering,ormanufacturing environments.

• Experienceinvehiclemanufacturing,fire-fightingequipment,orspecialistvehiclesectorsis preferred.

• KnowledgeofISO9001andAS9100quality standards.

• FamiliaritywithERPsystems(Oraclepreferred)andPMISdocumentation systems.

• Experienceinsuppliermanagementandthird-party inspections.

KEY SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Strongtechnicalknowledgeinvehicleengineeringandmanufacturing processes.

• Excellentprojectmanagementandscheduling abilities.

• Strongproblem-solvingskillswithafocusonrootcause analysis.

• Effectivecommunicationwithinternalteams,clients,and suppliers.

• Attentiontodetailindocumentationandquality compliance.

• Abilitytomanagemultipleconcurrentprojectsundertight deadlines.

• ProficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeSuiteandERP/projectmanagement systems.

JOB CHALLENGES

• Managing15-20activeprojectssimultaneouslywhilemaintainingqualityanddelivery standards.

• Resolvingtechnicalandsupplierissueswithintightproject timelines.

• Maintainingfulldocumentationaccuracyacrossalargeanddynamicproject portfolio.

• Coordinatingacrossmultipleinternaldepartmentstokeepprojectson schedule.