Process Engineer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

• Completed Mechanical / Industrial or Process Engineering degree / diploma.
• At least two years’ working experience in an Automotive Manufacturing environment
• At least two years’ working experience in Operations Management
• Good working knowledge of Quality Management System (e.g. ISO 9002:2000, IATF 16949)
• Qualification in Industrial SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• Qualification in problem solving techniques (8D)

Key Performance Areas

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 & product flow in plant.

Production

• Ensure correct start-up procedures are complied with and that the machinery is running at the start of the shift.
• Ensure that all reporting on machinery downtime/production is done.
• Monitor rejects and scrap and ensure scrap and reject targets are met.
• Assist production controller in adhoc projects.
• Programming duties.

Quality

• Develop production system to ensure product quality in maintained.
• Must ensure that the Quality requirements maintained.

Production Improvement – Valued Engineering

• Suggest and implement productivity improvements.
• Assess VA/VE possibilities and implement cost downs.
• Plan and assist production area regarding Productivity improvements.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor continuous improvement and makes suggestions to maximise production output.

Safety

• Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices.

Maintenance

• Ensure all planned maintenance schedules are adhered to.

Supplier Relations

• Manage suppliers in regard to new process development, monitoring delivery time, costs and quality.

SHE

• Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
• Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
• Address workplace hazards and risks
• Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment