Foundry Optimisation Engineer

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Job Summary 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.
Qualifications:
  • 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.
Experience:
  • 3xe2x80x935 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a production or manufacturing environment (essential).
  • Minimum of 3 yearsxe2x80x99 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.
Core Competencies & Skills:
  • 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
Personal Attributes:
  • 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
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1430852
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned