Automotive Process Engineer – Drive Quality & Efficiency

Dana; Kariega; Presencial; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Dana Spicer Axle South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, drive zero-defect quality initiatives, and ensure safety across operations. The role supports both production operations and new product introduction workstreams in a high-volume automotive environment.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, hands-on DMAIC/problem-solving experience, SAP and AutoCAD familiarity, and a track record of delivering continuous

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and hands-on process engineering experience.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and process capability analysis.
• Working knowledge of SAP manufacturing systems.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Visio, and Project.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience within an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment preferably in driveline assembly.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain all PPAP documentation, including PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Process Sheets, Operator Instructions, and associated manufacturing documentation.
• Develop, specify, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing control systems to ensure safe, robust, and efficient production processes.
• Create, update, and maintain SAP process routings for new product introductions, engineering changes, and model releases.
• Drive continuous improvement of Right First Time (RFT) performance through data analysis, root cause investigation, and process optimisation activities.
• Manage and document process changes in accordance with the site's formal change management procedures and control systems.
• Implement and maintain equipment safety standards, controls, and procedures to ensure safe operation of both new and existing production equipment.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project timing plans to ensure successful and timely delivery of assigned projects.
• Support departmental objectives through active collaboration and technical assistance to other team members.
• Participate in and contribute to cross-functional APQP activities, design reviews, feasibility studies, and project launch meetings.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to ensure products are designed for manufacture and successfully introduced into production.
• Develop, implement, validate, and industrialise new product variants on existing production lines, ensuring successful completion of APQP gateways from concept validation through PPAP/PSW approval, including customer run-at-rate events.
• Analyse, document, and monitor process capacity, identifying opportunities to improve bottlenecks, cycle times, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Ensure all process technical requirements identified within PFMEAs, Control Plans, customer specifications, and project documentation are successfully implemented, validated, and reflected in production processes.
• Maintain action plans, project trackers, and improvement plans to support RFT, safety, quality, productivity, and cost-reduction objectives.
• Attend regular performance review meetings and report progress on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct Gauge R&R studies, process capability studies, and poka-yoke validation activities to ensure robust manufacturing processes capable of consistently meeting customer and plant quality requirements.
• Lead and support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Controls, and Production teams to improve equipment reliability, eliminate recurring downtime, and enhance process performance.
• Provide technical process support to maintenance and production teams in the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of equipment and process-related issues.
• Design, develop, and implement simple manufacturing aids, jigs, fixtures, error-proofing solutions, and tooling modifications to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Support operator training and process validation activities to ensure adherence to defined manufacturing standards.
• Participate in customer, internal, and third-party audits and support the implementation of resulting corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives focused on quality, productivity, waste elimination, and operational excellence.

Conhecimentos

DMAIC

APQP

5 Why

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Ferramentas

SAP manufacturing systems

AutoCAD

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Dana Spicer Axle South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, drive zero-defect quality initiatives, and ensure safety across operations. The role supports both production operations and new product introduction workstreams in a high-volume automotive environment.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, hands-on DMAIC/problem-solving experience, SAP and AutoCAD familiarity, and a track record of delivering continuous