Foundry Optimisation Engineer

SUMMARY:
New role is available for a Foundry Optimisation Engineer in Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO:
Are you an analytically minded engineer with a passion for process improvement and product optimization?

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Performance: Monitor and improve Foundry-related scrap rates, rework, and First-Time Pass rates, ensuring alignment with departmental targets.
• Resource Efficiency: Optimize the use of resources to reduce energy consumption and explore alternative processes or products to improve efficiency.
• Project Management: Lead and manage Foundry and Service Department projects, including contractor liaison, planning, cost control, and return-on-investment analysis. Provide detailed equipment drawings and departmental layout changes when required.
• Failure Investigation: Conduct lab-based investigations into material failures and process-related defects. Produce detailed reports identifying root causes, recommended solutions, and corrective action plans.
• Design & Documentation: Develop and maintain a comprehensive mold library, including exploded views, general assemblies, individual cores, and cooling assemblies with detailed manufacturing drawings and specifications.

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related field (essential).
• Proficiency in MS Projects, AutoCAD 2D, and Autodesk Inventor (advantageous).
• Exposure to 3D modeling and simulation tools such as Magma (advantageous).
• Knowledge and practical understanding of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

• 3–5 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing environment (essential).
• Minimum of 3 years’ engineering experience post-qualification, ideally involving machine manufacturing, installations, and project management.
• Experience with Die Casting, aluminum solidification, mold design, and casting processes (advantageous).
• Familiarity with tool-making, CNC programming, and 2D/3D design engineering.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Mechanical aptitude and 3D spatial perception
• Strategic thinking with a continuous improvement mindset
• Effective multitasking and time management
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• Persuasion and influence
• Planning and organizational skills

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Adaptable and open to change
• Responsible and accountable
• Strong initiative and decision-making ability
• Independent yet collaborative team player
• Customer-focused mindset