Process Engineer

SUMMARY:
This mid to senior level position requires a qualified person with 3 years’ experience in leading, developing, implementing, and maintaining quality/process in an automotive manufacturing environment. A tertiary technical qualification is required. IATF 16949, core tools training certificates (APQP/PPAP) is essential.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

• Matriculated
• Technical qualification is an advantage.
• IATF 16949
• Core tools training certificates (APQP/PPAP)
• Computer literate
• 3 years’ experience in leading, developing, implementing and maintaining quality/process in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Must be results driven, delivery focused with excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of relevant automotive industry customer specifics e.g. processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and legislation
• Must have an understanding of the stainless / mild steel business as well as manufacturing processes and control.
• Knowledge of IATF16949 (Old version IATF(new version) will be a bonus.
• Understanding of the Stainless / mild steel manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of Towbar compulsory specifications and testing requirements
• Knowledge of torque tools / break away testing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office / Outlook to prepare reports and report results.
• Knowledge of Automotive Core tools such as PPAP / APQP / Gauge R&R, SPC
• Knowledge of FMEA / Control Plans and cascading of characteristics
• Knowledge of metrology, part measurements and lean principles is essential
• Analytical thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Safety conscious and professional
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to share knowledge and train staff 
• Strong communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mind-set with good time management skills
• Ability to build effective relationships and deliver on expectations
• internally and externally
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, plan and organise work to meet objectives
• Presentation skills
• Facilitation and communication skills
• Reporting and analytical skill
• Project management skills
• Relationship building and team leadership skills
• Problem resolution and decision-making skills
• Leadership qualities
• Analytical skills
• Facilitation / Training skills
• Computer skills (e.g. MS Office)

• Maintain a high level of quality/process compliance standard in the manufacturing facility so that customer and regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with quality personnel at the customer level.
• Drive continuous improvement in process control and productivity in manufacturing processes.
• Liaise with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain on all matters related to plant and product quality.

• APQP Engineer
• Quality Engineers
• Production Staff
• Quality Manager
• Technical staff requiring testing/reports

• Assist the Quality Manager, Production Manager and the APQP/Project Manager with planning for implementation of effective processes.
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and implementing Control Plans, Work Instruction, Standard Operating Procedures, Inspection Standards, Forms and guidelines compliant to OEM and relevant ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 and other requirements.
• Retaining records/documents on the intranet and designated storage areas.
• Implementing document and records control process requirements on the shop floor.
• Assist the Quality Manager, Production Manager and the APQP/Project Manager with preparation for external certification audits and customer audits to demonstrate compliance to requirements.
• Providing training to staff on process/product related topics if and when required.
• Assist the Quality Manager, Production Manager, and the APQP/Project Manager to develop effective processes monitoring/reporting systems to measure effectiveness and efficiency of the process/product performance
• Capture results from activities/studies/tasks and validating data integrity.
• Analysis performance using suitable statistical and analytical tools and techniques.
• Assist with Audits if and when required.
• Assist to maintain process / project boards and reporting of such data
• Developing and implementing process related documents such as Control Plans, FMEA, SOP, Inspection Standards, Flow charts, etc.
• Has the authority to stop the process if noncompliance detected that warrants immediate corrective action (scope/nature of issue serious).
• Any PPAP/APQP tasks as directed by the Quality / Project Manager.
• Ensuring Products and Supplier parts are approved prior to volume production as per OEM process requirements (PPAP) and Approval Packages (Documents) retained.
• Auditing if and when required to validate compliance.
• Developing and implementing a product validation process (product audits and periodic layout inspections)
• Developing and facilitating implementation of statistical process controls as per customer specific requirements.
• Checking that process monitoring is conducted on process parameters as per Control
• Conduct MSA (measurement systems analysis) studies if and when required.
• Ensuring corrective/preventive action is taken as per documented processes/procedures (fast response problem solving/8D).
• Ensure compliance to customer specific requirements (OEMs)
• Implementation of any project related activities such as (but not limited to) production trials, capability studies, product validations, capacity studies, etc.
• New part/Engineering Change trial runs and validations
• Identifying improvement opportunities.
• Implementing best practice and lessons learned if and when required.
• Participating actively in Lean & continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring adherence to Human Resources and related policies and procedure.
• Collaboration/working together with Product Development/Operations and provide feedback on quality/project activities to ensure improvement objectives are met.
• Monitoring and ensuring adherence to Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Train Staff on customer specifics/product/process requirements (new/revised)

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