Industrial Engineer

121talent Pty; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company in Durban is seeking an Industrial Engineer to enhance production efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering and have strong knowledge of product processes. Responsibilities include managing tooling and defect countermeasures, and supporting quality assurance. This role requires 1-2 years of experience, with graduates or interns also encouraged to apply. Competitive full-time employment is offered.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years experience required, graduates/interns will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of product process and quality.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to customers by improving production efficiency.
• Manage tooling preparation and defect countermeasures.
• Understand and support quality criteria and training.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Value Stream Mapping

Basic knowledge of design and drawing

Autocad

Education

Grade 12 Senior Certificate

Diploma / Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Our client a leading automotive Manufacturing company based in Durban is looking to fill the position of Industrial Engineer.

Purpose of the Role

To provide ongoing support to the Companys customers by leading initiative to continuously improve production efficiency study new equipment technology and preparation of new product.

Key Responsibilities

Tooling preparation and defect countermeasures management and maintenance:

• Arrangement of new business tooling (dies moulds jigs).
• Tooling and machine condition setting during production preparation.
• Correction of defects during HVT / customer events.
• Confirmation and verification of required quality when design change or defect response.
• Analyse production defects and plan and implement countermeasures.

Achieve task need to understand quality knowledge as

• Understand all customer quality criteria and make standard.
• Understand APOP system and support for QC department.
• Deeply understand for PFMEA and control plan what is require for process (main close function team member).
• Understanding of the QA method and QC matrix by working closely with Quality department and conduct training to members.

Achieve task need to understand Engineering knowledge

• Be able to support on the newly introduced technology equipment machine specification cycle counts and identify areas for improvements.
• Be able to understand work progress / sequence to make SOP.
• Develop new SOP based on the machine manuals and study and help to quantify number of Operators required for machines.
• Offer technical assistance to the production to meet targets goals and standards
• Physically able to work with heavy equipment reading drawings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate
• Diploma / Degree in Industrial Engineering
• 1 - 2 years experience
• Graduates / interns will be considered
• Strong knowledge of product process and quality
• Computer literate
• Basic knowledge of design and drawing
• Working experience within a manufacturing / automotive environment advantageous

If you are interested in applying for this role please send a detailed copy of your CV to

If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,GM Vehicles,Lean,Industrial Engineering,Value Stream Mapping,Assembly Experience,Warehouse Management System,Autocad,Kaizen,Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1