Job Description

Eastern Cape, Port ElizabethMonthly Cost To Company (Market related)Our client in the Automotive Component Manufacturing industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ an experienced Foundry Optimisation Engineer.Requirements:

• Tertiary education in the field of Mechanical and/or Metallurgical Engineering or an applicable qualification to this position is essential.
• At least 3 - 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a Production / Manufacturing environment is essential.
• At least 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in the Engineering sector after qualification with experience in machine manufacture installation and project management would be advantageous.
• Experience in Die Casting techniques, aluminum solidification, mould design and manufacturing of cast parts would be advantageous.
• Design experience and proficiency using the following project and design packages; MS projects, AutoCAD 2D, Autodesk Inventor would be advantageous.
• Design exposure or experience with regards to 3D conceptualization and surface modeling using Magma software will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma concepts and techniques.
• Tool-making exposure, CNC knowledge including programming, design engineering or 2D/3D drawing.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Foundry related Scrap, Rework and First Time Pass rate measured against set targets in each Department.
• Resources are utilised effectively and efficiently to achieve a reduction in Energy consumption or project initiatives managed to explore alternatives to current process or product utilization.
• Manage projects within the Foundry and Service Departments, gather information, and liaise with Contractors, set up timelines, costing and responsibilities. Projects will be measured against set targets of Return on Investment and include detailed drawings of equipment or department layout changes where applicable.
• Conduct laboratory investigations with respect to material failures or defect analysis due to process faults. Compile an investigation report, detailing possible cause, solution and implementation of corrective actions and controls to prevent further incident.
• Develop and sustain a mould library, including exploded model, General assembly, individual cores, and full cooling assembly including manufacturing drawings and all parts and accessories detailed for in-house manufacture.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.