Process Engineer

Our client in the Automotive/Manufacturing Sector based in the Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Process Engineer.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements:

• Matric
• National Diploma in Engineering (NQF 6)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (NQF 7)
• Up to 5 years’ experience in Engineering within the Manufacturing environment, of which 3 years should be at Supervisory level.

Responsibilities:

Engineering support services:

• Develops all templates for the relevant core tools, as well as process flow diagrams, PFMEA’s and SOP’s.
• Develops and manages Core tools for all areas.
• Conducts studies to determine best practice / design and future trends.
• Prepares detail technical presentations for Principal Engineer/Process Manager to review.
• Trains and develops all Process Engineers on how to manage and compile Core tools.

Continuous improvement and projects:

• Initiates continuous improvement initiatives and cost saving opportunities whilst keeping abreast of new developments / technology within the specialist field.
• Conducts research work and pre-feasibility studies toward improving process flow.
• Drives and oversees project design from start to implementation phase.
• Evaluates and completes projects with minimum risk, within allocated timeframes and according to specified budgetary requirements.

Compliance:

• Identifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibility.
• Assists in the maintenance of a risk register, report discrepancies or areas of concern to management.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policy frameworks to prevent fruitless, wasteful, and irregular expenditure.
• Assist with the development and managing of a Quality Management system, including all new and existing policies and procedures within the company.
• Develop and manage the Process run charts relevant to each Department.

Cost and financial control:

• Contributes to the budget preparation process.
• Promotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources.
• Monitors and controls expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and financial guidelines, report deviations to direct Manager.
• Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs.

Customer service management:

• Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering highest quality of services.
• Represents the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with core values.
• Reports to Management on internal stakeholder related matters.

Staff supervision:

• In collaboration with HR, identify staff performance objectives, potential areas of development and action plans where
• Ensures ongoing training and development of employees.

Other Essential Knowledge and Required Skills:

• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite and applicable discipline-specific software programs)
• Knowledge of relevant Production Processes.
• Understanding / interpretation of technical drawings.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.