Materials Engineer Automotive Wanted Asap: Salary R50 000 to R65 000 per month

job description

As a Materials & Process Employee you are responsible for supporting the development and manufacturing process of DAF by bringing in knowledge and conducting research and inspections in the field of materials, processes and production resources applied or to be applied at DAF and suppliers.

RESULTS AREAS

General

o Complying with the applicable procedures and instructions with regard to quality, environment, safety, health and well-being, order and cleanliness

o The maintenance of equipment.

o Maintaining the knowledge in his or her field

o Independently performing an important specialist task in his or her field.

Execution of assignments

o Assessing the assignments for completeness and feasibility in consultation with, among others, the client and the client, and possibly advising on a possible technically better approach.

o Independently conducting research and inspections of materials, processes and means of production, including the preparation of research and inspection reports.

o Determining and, if necessary, co-developing research methods, the required additional research resources and the associated working method and / or operating regulations.

o Preparing and executing the assignments so that the desired results can be optimally achieved with optimum use of the available resources and facilities.

o The preparation of inspection standards, process and operating regulations in his field.

o The management of measuring instruments and the performance of calibrations, measurement system analyzes and certifications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

– High demands are made regarding the accuracy of work and reporting.

– Working safely in a laboratory environment with, among other things, many different chemical substances requires that employees, in addition to the DAF standard guidelines, make a proper assessment based on their own knowledge and experience.

– Employees are expected to be flexible in the various technical fields

Job requirements

For this position we would like to get in touch with candidates who have an education at HBO + level with a specialization in materials science, laboratory science and / or metallurgy. You also have at least a number of years of experience with material testing, preferably in the field of metal. You are independent but also a team player with a sense of initiative. You can work on a project and analytical basis. Good communication skills in speaking and writing English are necessary.

DAF Trucks is the fastest growing truck manufacturer in Europe. We are successful because the wishes and requirements of our customers determine the development of our products. Product development at DAF takes place in an inspiring and challenging high-tech environment. The Central Laboratory Department is responsible for specifying materials and processes that are used in DAF trucks and exploring new materials and process technologies for DAF.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: R50,000.00 to R65,000.00 /month

Experience:

material science: 3 years (Required)

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape (Preferred)

Licence:

willing to relocate to the Netherlands (Required)
EU passport (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)