Senior Process Engineer

Job Description:

Elimination of Waste:

Assist in and support the ME plans on existing and new production lines. Support ME Improvement objectives by analysis of lost time and problem-solving analysis or any other losses. Monitor & reduce cost of poor quality through ME and TQM processes; initiatives will be introduced to improve/reduce cost of poor quality.

Ensure all agreed ME facilities, machine, and methods improvements are timeously planned and implemented as requested through implementation and/or reported losses. In conjunction with the Management Team, propose support and document the most cost-effective improvement strategies with timings to achieve improvement objectives.

Continuous Improvement:

1. Support and Management in closing off Engineering related Problem-Solving Activities to ensure the loop is closed by implementation of Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions.
2. Improvement Targets to Budgets are met; budgeted improvements in Materials and OT agreed to costs are planned, measured, and met.
3. Kaizen Initiatives; ensure support regarding A3 problem-solving activities carried out to eliminate waste & improve production within areas of control.
4. 5S: Ensure 5S direction to defined standards. Ensure 5S condition is sustained and improvement activities planned and tracked with new production facilities.

Health and Safety:

Comply with all applicable compliance obligations to which the company subscribes. Provide a workplace that is without risk of injury and ill-health. Protection of the environment and prevention of pollution. Advise on correct PPE for facility requirements.

Quality Company Engineering:

Process Engineer: Meet or exceed customer Quality requirements by ensuring products meet customer specifications, standards, and requirements for new and existing components.

1. Risk Based Thinking: Identify risks that will affect quality for new and existing products and implement actions to alleviate risks to ensure customer requirements.
2. Part data from off process, from design through to production; data received will need to be analyzed to ensure that targets are being met.
3. Manufacturing approval of manufacturing processes for production in the organization; jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing processes will need to be bought off and approved to ensure that production will be possible in the organization.
4. Assist in trial activities; manufacturing processes must adhere to the quality requirements within the organization.

Delivery:

1. Manage scrap; initiatives will be introduced to eliminate/reduce scrap to make the process more efficient.
2. Line optimization; improve production lines to meet customer demand as well as quoted versus actual.
3. Risk Based Thinking: Evaluation and mitigation of RISK.
4. APQP: Support cross-functional project team to ensure customer requirements are met and APQP is implemented to deliver projects on time.
5. Escalation of process concerns; ensure that all process-related concerns raised are addressed with the correct team immediately.
6. Deliver manufacturing processes on time to Production; manufacturing processes to be running production as per production schedule.
7. Support MPT process; provide technical assistance to TIE during the MPT process and ensure all relevant information is provided to act as handover of the manufacturing process.
8. Process Controls; involved in new & current Projects. Ensure process implementation complies with agreed timing and cost parameters.

Attendance:

Responsible personal attendance to ensure it is 98% on an ongoing basis; since the role is to support production, your attendance is vital for the successful running of the plant.

People Development:

1. Responsible for own personal development in line with company strategy.
2. Adhere to HR policies & procedures.
3. Conduct & Evaluate OJT Training; ensure all team members are adequately trained to perform duties that are assigned to them. Training records are to be maintained.
4. Responsible for mentoring, managing, and developing junior engineers.

General:

Carry out all reasonable instructions/tasks issued by the Process Engineering Manager.

Company Engineering:

Process Engineer: Uphold the Company Vision & Values; act in the best interest of the company in accordance with all the Company Policy & Procedures.

Competencies and Attributes Required:

1. Technical skills and specialist knowledge:

• Computer Literate (MS Office).
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools.
• Risk based thinking.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing processes (Press tooling, Injection moulding, Robotic Welding, Resistance Welding, Coatings, Orbital Riveting, Assembly processes).
• Use of hand and workshop tools.
• Cad Software Fabrication Skills.

Job Requirements:

1. Grade 12 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
2. 5 years Experience in a Production Engineering Environment.
3. Experience in a Manufacturing / Fabrication Environment.
4. Root Cause Analysis.
5. Use of Measuring Equipment.
6. Project Management Experience.
7. Process Engineering Experience.
8. Press tooling, Injection moulding, Robotic Welding, Resistance Welding, Coatings, Orbital Riveting, Assembly processes.
9. Experience managing, mentoring, and developing junior engineers.