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.

•Monitorsupplierdeliveryperformanceandqualityagainstpurchaseordersandprojectspecifications.

•Coordinatethird-partyinspections,certifications,andfactoryacceptancetestsrequiredforallprojects.

•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,andtechnicaldeviationrequestsasrequired.

•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,ormanufacturingenvironments.

•Experienceinvehiclemanufacturing,fire-fightingequipment,orspecialistvehiclesectorsispreferred.

•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.