Continuous Improvement Engineer

HR Talent Partner SA; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Talent Partner SA seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Bellville. The role focuses on product improvement, production efficiency, and design changes within a manufacturing setting.

You will manage projects, support engineering change processes, and coordinate with QA for stock code implementations. The candidate should hold a BTech or B-Eng in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum Grade 12, and be fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• Must have BTech or B-Eng in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5+ years’ experience in factory environment.
• 5-7 years relevant experience in similar role.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• PRODUCT SUPPORT & IMPROVEMENTS: Investigate product deviations, test existing and new products, report findings and recommendations, handle customer complaints when needed, and suggest improvements.
• Production Efficiencies: gather data to improve machine productivity and overall efficiency.
• Machine Efficiencies: improve line efficiencies, reduce wastage, define line specs, and support CAD modelling and testing.
• Cost Saving: identify cost savings through in-house production, alternative suppliers, and automation.
• DESIGN: manage existing product design changes and support new product designs and R&D.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: plan projects, feasibility studies, and set up project plans with timelines.
• ECP, NPR & NEW STOCK CODES PROCESSES: complete NPR/ECP forms and coordinate with QA for implementation, assist with stock code creation.

Skills

Bilingual English-Afrikaans

Leadership certificates advantageous

Factory experience

Education

BTech or B-Eng in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum Grade 12

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer job vacancy in Bellville.

A well-established Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Northern Suburbs, Cape Town.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12
• BTech or B-Eng in Mechanical Engineering
• Other Certificates / Leadership Qualifications will be Advantageous
• Minimum 3-5+ years’ experience in factory environment
• Relevant experience in a similar role 5-7 years
• Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans is essential

Position Responsibilities:

• PRODUCT SUPPORT & IMPROVEMENTS
• Product Improvement
  • Investigate product deviations, with relation to quality / quantity problems within the department.
  • Investigate and conduct technical tests on existing (90%) and new (10%) products.
  • Compile report of findings, and include recommendations with relation to findings of these tests
  • Investigate customer complaints from time to time
  • Suggest product improvements based on research, tests and techniques found in industry
• Production Efficiencies
  • Provide technical production solutions based on requests, as highlighted from the department superintendent / production manager & R&D Manager
  • Gather data on production for specific machines to determine solutions to improve overall production efficiency.
• Machine Efficiencies
  • Responsible to improve line efficiencies, reduce wastage yield and explore automation in respective areas
  • Investigate and define line specifications, tolerances, process control, and standard operating procedures,
  • Support with Development / Testing: technical analysis, modeling of the product and/or machine recommendations in order to improve efficiencies
  • Concept design of new machines improvements by means of CAD modelling, Calculations and technical application of machine
• Cost Saving
  • Identify cost savings on existing products through:
  • In-house production; and
  • Alternative suppliers; and
  • Machine- and production efficiencies; and
  • Labour reduction through improvement of machinery and automated machinery
• DESIGN
  • Responsible for existing product design changes and improvements
  • Assistance with new product designs
  • Involvement in general R&D designs
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • Project planning
  • Responsible for setting up Project feasibility and prelim scope
  • Responsible for setting up project plan with Gannt chart and expected deliverables
• ECP, NPR & NEW STOCK CODES PROCESSES
  • Responsible to complete a NPR form (New Product Request) when necessary.
  • Responsible to complete a ECP form (Engineering Change Proposal) when necessary.
  • Responsible to follow up on NPR’s and ECP’s until completion/implementation of PCR’s (Process Change Request) by the Product QA Engineer.
  • Responsible to provide correct information to the Group Management Accountant to create new stock code and BOM.
• STAFF MANAGEMENT
  • Accountable to manage the activities of the Engineering Foreman and his team of artisans, inclusive of resource allocation and sourcing actions for all projects.
  • Monitor and control staff performance.
  • Manage staff development.
  • Discipline staff where appropriate.
  • Approve leave and/or other applications received from staff from time to time.
  • Co-ordinate project manufacturing activities

Attributes:

• Sound technical ability and understanding of mechanical machines.
• Able to read, understand and record production figures.
• Advanced mathematical skills and Strong managerial skills.
• Strong sense for quality, speed, and cost-effective production principles
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Adaptability, safety knowledge and project management capabilities.
• Fault finding and technical skills capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Applying for Position:

• Only open to South African citizens.