Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer - South AfricaQualification and Experience:A Matric CertificateA Diploma/Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMinimum 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar role. Experience within automotive supplier preferredInjection Moulding experience is essential Duties and Responsibilities:Establish and optimize ideal settings on Injection Moulding and flaming equipment) to ensure production of consistently good quality parts.Support maintenance with the updating and changing of robot paths & programmingTake the lead on Continuous Improvement initiatives within the plant. Implement Value Stream Mapping for various commodities. Facilitate and run with Plant Kaizen events and Fresh eye events. Monitor progress and report on the status of CI Projects.Optimize various production process to minimize cycle times.Assist Maintenance to develop and implement relevant TPM process to ensure maximum uptime ofManage the introduction of engineering changes in accordance with company Engineering Change procedures.Assist Production department to develop and maintain clear sequential production work Instructions and support production with operator training.Define, document and maintain process flow documentation and conduct process risk assessments using FMEA methodology. Continuously find ways to reduce risk (RPN values).Develop standard times (Time studies) and optimise operator utilisation using line balancing techniques. Analyse bottleneck processes and support Production in finding solutions.Develop and maintain relevant engineering QMS procedures and documents in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements and in line with company global quality manual and document system.Perform Internal Process, Product, LPA and System audits as member of the Internal QMS audit team.Support Quality Engineer with the preparation of relevant documentation and SQMS attachments required for PPAP Submissions Key Skills/ Competencies:Proficiency in MS Office applicationsProven experience in Injection moulding.Experience with robot programming would be an advantageExcellent verbal and written communications skillsKnowledge of ERP systems, setup of BOMSClear understanding of process capability studies, SPC chartsClear understanding of work study and line balancing techniquesProficiency in CAD Drafting applications.Planning and Organisational SkillsAbility to work independentlyPay close attention to detailProblem-solving and analytical SkillsAbility to handle multiple tasksWillingness to work long hoursAbility to see a task through to the endGood interpersonal skills

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