Temp Pilot Hall Engineer

At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability.

Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.

We are seeking a proactive and technically strong Pilot Hall Engineer – Body Product to support the introduction of new vehicle models and ensure stable production quality and volume outputs. The role focus on driving corrective actions, improving product and process quality and ensuring successful pre-series and series production builds through cross‑functional collaborations.

• Improve internal and external quality results, reduce rework, and enhance productivity in line with plant KPIs.
• Analyse and resolve product and process deviations not resolved at first level.
• Prepare and present detailed analyses and corrective actions at technical and management forums.
• Support production through shopfloor engagement and proactive problem identification.
• Monitor and optimise fitment processes and dimensional stability across vehicle zones.
• Develop and implement tooling, fixtures, and prototype solutions to improve build quality and reduce defects.
• Establish and manage rework solutions and corrective actions to stabilise production.
• Support new model launches including prototype builds, pre‑series, and SOP readiness.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Planning and international counterparts to achieve targets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BTech/National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Trade qualification (Toolmaker/Jigs & Fixtures/Auto Electrician and pattern making) 3 years post apprenticeship experience.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within an automotive or engineering environment.
• Experience in vehicle manufacturing processes and product quality improvement.
• Exposure to new model launches and pilot hall activities is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of metrology principles and vehicle manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret measurement data and technical reports.
• Good communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels.
• Advanced MS Office and engineering systems knowledge (VW systems advantageous).

Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

Job

Location:

ZA

Department:
Production and Logistics

Shift: Full-time

Contract type:
Fixed-term

Remote Working:
Mobile Work not possible