Title:  YC: Special Vehicle Development

UD Trucks is known for our pioneering technologies and products within the commercial automotive industry. This function reside in the Special Vehicle Development (SVD) division in UD Trucks Southern Africa. SVD is a technology function responsible for:

• The successful development/release/integration of components/component systems – for both CKD and local components
• Internal technical support provided to the production assembly process as well as to the sales/aftermarket functions
• External technical support provided to the market - dealers/ bodybuilders/ customers

Responsibilities and Duties​:

• Create 3D CAD models / 2D drawings of concept components
• Provide technical and/or hands-on assistance as required for SVD day-to-day activities
• Coordinate with external test laboratories/test houses
• Influence to use correct test methods, tools
• Collaborate with PQE / UDTO / BB/ UDTT/ IPS/ External test Labs/ Dealers
• Assist with qualification of superstructures by external MIB’s
• Assist with vehicle/ component testing as required

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in 3D CAD – Autocad / Solid Edge/ Creo
• Experience in truck/truck systems and quality improvement functions will be advantageous

• Acumen on truck service & troubleshooting through data loggers will be advantageous
• Truck parts knowledge will be advantageous
• Should enjoy learning on the fly and working in dynamic conditions
• Person with good troubleshooting skills & passion to provide solution
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
• Possess logical reasoning skill
• Need to be technically orientated with good report writing skills
• Need to be honest, self-motivated and a team player

Minimum qualifications:

• National Diploma/ Higher Diploma in Mechanical/ Automotive engineering or

BSC Mechanical/Automotive engineering / Electronics / electrical / Mechatronics engineering

• Driving license B/EB