Design Engineer - Pinetown, KZN

SUMMARY:
Design Engineer - Pinetown, KZN

POSITION INFO:

• Dedicated manufacturing engineer with 5+ years of experience in planning & designing processes. Seeking to improve product quality and reduce costs leading to savings.

• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Assures product and process quality by designing quality testing methods.

• Analysing and reporting on production processes, methods, schedules, downtime, cycle times, availability of machines and waste management.

• Be an independent thinker and keen problem-solver. Outstanding production engineers are able to diagnose problems, train staff, and provide effective recommendations

Key attributes:

People Management:

• Lead/support & guide teams under you

Relationship Management:

• Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers, and other service providers.

• Be an effective team member, working with teams and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow with maximum output.

Key Tasks:

• Plan, manage and oversee production.

• Plan and manage plant and facilities.

• Design and implement cost-reductive changes.

• Develop and draught an improved production process!

• Maximise productivity of machinery and workers

• Assess and analyse current production methods.

• Determine which equipment will be used and where they will be stationed in the facility.

• Follow product specifications and quality control measures.

• Train, supervise, and manage production line workers.

• Ensure the production line is adequately staffed.

• Increase speed and efficiency of processes.

• Ensure all steps of production run efficiently.

• Develop and implement quality control measures.

• Educate employees on proper methods to operate machinery.

• Diagnose breakdowns and troubleshoot problems.

• Hire technicians to maintain equipment.

• Work within set budgetary plans for the project.

• Follow all safety rules and regulations.

• Communicate with clients and suppliers when necessary.

• Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings.

• Self-motivated, flexible, proactive, and committed

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent Attention to detail

Skills Required:

• Independently determines approach and assigned tasks.

• Understanding manufacturing processes

• Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information

• Strong problem-solving skills and logical approach

• Understand lean manufacturing.

• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

• Planning and prioritising activities

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Ability to present data effectively.

• Understanding of Health and Safety practices

• Team working skills.

• Analytical skills

• PC skills

• Exercises latitude and technical judgement in deciding work methods.

• Ability to train the work group and lead teams within the work group.

• Ability to manage group to achieve goals within budget.

• Good understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or BTech Professional Level 5.

• Membership of an Industry related Professional body would be advantageous.

• Able to demonstrate experience of working within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD

• In depth knowledge and experience of, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Lean Manufacturing techniques such as Six Sigma

• Experience of New Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to production

• Experience of managing a team

Salary Band: +-R60 – R70k – Salary proportioned to experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Provident Fund – 100% Company Contribution

EE: No preference

Age: 35 – 55

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