Geometry Specialist at MA Automotive Tool & Die (Pty) Ltd

Primary purpose of the job

• To ensure the geometrical process holistically is monitored and controlled on all hang on assembly & press parts in conjunction with cold and hot joining technologies conforming to  all customer specific requirements.

Key Performance Areas

• Monitor and control the inputs and outputs from the geometrical processes, parameters and adjust according to meet customer specifications using all applicable analysis tools.

Knowledge and Skills required.

• Geometry analysis of single press and assembled parts (FMK & GOM inspect) correlating back to technology impacts,
• Physical assembly part fixture adjustments to conform to customer requirements,
• Applying customer car line co-ordinates methodology back to fixture to correct geometry,
• Shim pack analysis and compliance,
• Intec sealer effects on geometry outcome,
• Hemming systems effects on geometry outcome,
• Kuka robotics – monitoring and validations of programs & adjustments,
• Micro sectioning analysis of sealer, hemming and the effect it has on geometry,
• Communication skills,
• Systemic problem solving and route cause analysis,
• FMEA & Control plan applied methodology,
• Advance problem solving and applied tools experience,
• Time management,
• Interpersonal skills,
• Compiling of technical presentations applying methodical principals (Toolroom & customer),
• Tool & fixture applied methodology,
• Safety, quality and customer requirements driven,

Minimum Requirements                                                                                  

• Grade 12 / NQF 4,
• Tertiary education: National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / NQF 6
• Artisan will be an advantage
• Kuka programming 1,
• Siemans PLC TIA Pro,
• Minimum 10 years in automotive / vehicle manufacturing environment,
• Minimum 3 years extensive experience in KUKA Robotics, hemming application &Siemans PLC,
• BMW customer specific requirements pertaining to the above technologies and processes,
• 5 Why, Ishikawa & 8D tools applied methodology.

Method of Application
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