Process Engineer

Overview

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a Process Engineer to join their team. The successful incumbent will monitor and control process parameters in the production department.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• National Diploma in Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering
• 2 years’ experience in process engineering in the Automotive Industry.
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 and TS16949

Job Responsibilities

Process Control

• Monitor products processed
• Document and issue engineering change reports
• Ensure that all processes are capable of supporting production
• Set up production line standards
• Optimise plant layout to improve material and product flow in plant

Production

• Monitor products processed
• Ensures correct start-up procedures are complied with and that the machinery is running at the start of the shift
• Ensures that all reporting on machinery downtime/production is done
• Monitors rejects and scrap and ensures scrap and reject targets are met
• Assist production controller in ad-hoc projects

Quality

• Develop production systems to ensure product quality is maintained.

Productivity improvements- Value engineering

• Implement and make suggestions on productivity improvements
• Plan and assist production areas regarding productivity improvements

Continuous improvement

• Monitor continuous improvements and makes suggestions to maximize production output.

Maintenance & Safety

• Ensures all planned maintenance schedules are adhered to
• Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices.

Supplier Relations

• Manage suppliers regarding new process development, monitoring delivery time, costs, and quality

Key Competencies / Skills

• Functional Knowledge
• Business Expertise
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• MS Office
• IATF requirements
• Lean and World Class Manufacturing principals
• Statistical Process Control
• CAD Drawings