Project Lead - Automotive (54438)

Job title: Project Lead - Automotive
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: ZAR/month + Superb Benefits
Location: Durban Deep
Job published: 17 October 2025
Job ID: 54438

Job Description

Our client, a leading automotive manufacturer, is seeking a Project Lead to manage new business projects and engineering changes from concept to industrialization. The role focuses on ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, and alignment with customer and quality requirements.

 

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Project Management (Degree in Production/Operations Management an advantage)
  • Certificates in APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA
  • Minimum 5 years' automotive experience, including 2+ years managing development projects
  • Strong understanding of automotive quality standards and project lifecycle management

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, lead, and monitor all phases of new projects and engineering changes
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customer interfaces
  • Track milestones, budgets, and timelines to ensure project success
  • Lead feasibility studies, tool trials, and production readiness activities
  • Manage documentation, customer communication, and reporting
  • Drive issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives

 

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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