Overview
Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a Process Engineer to join their team. The successful incumbent will monitor and control process parameters in the production department.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12/Matric
- National Diploma in Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering
- 2 years’ experience in process engineering in the Automotive Industry.
- Good working knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 and TS16949
Job Responsibilities
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 and product flow in plant
Production
- Monitor products processed
- Ensures correct start-up procedures are complied with and that the machinery is running at the start of the shift
- Ensures that all reporting on machinery downtime/production is done
- Monitors rejects and scrap and ensures scrap and reject targets are met
- Assist production controller in ad-hoc projects
Quality
- Develop production systems to ensure product quality is maintained.
Productivity improvements- Value engineering
- Implement and make suggestions on productivity improvements
- Plan and assist production areas regarding productivity improvements
Continuous improvement
- Monitor continuous improvements and makes suggestions to maximize production output.
Maintenance & Safety
- Ensures all planned maintenance schedules are adhered to
- Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices.
Supplier Relations
- Manage suppliers regarding new process development, monitoring delivery time, costs, and quality
Key Competencies / Skills
- Functional Knowledge
- Business Expertise
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- MS Office
- IATF requirements
- Lean and World Class Manufacturing principals
- Statistical Process Control
- CAD Drawings
