Manufacturing Engineer

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in East London, South Africa. The role involves designing and optimizing manufacturing processes and supporting new product introductions to ensure stable production performance.

The ideal candidate should have a degree or diploma in engineering, 3-4 years of related experience, and strong skills in computer simulation and lean manufacturing. This is a pivotal position in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years minimum experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer.
• OEM or Tier One automotive interiors work experience.
• Manufacturing exposure in the Automotive Industry.

Responsibilities

• Design process development documentation for new programs.
• Conduct manufacturing feasibility analysis and PFMEA.
• Monitor and improve production processes.

Skills

Computer and manufacturing simulation skills

Lean manufacturing

High volume automotive manufacturing experience

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Engineering

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Our client in the automotive sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for designing, developing, launching, optimizing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes while supporting new product introductions and ensuring stable production performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Degree or National Diploma in Engineering (mechanical or industrial).
• 3-4 years minimum experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer.
• OEM or Tier One automotive interiors work experience.
• High volume automotive manufacturing engineering work experience.
• Strong computer and manufacturing simulation skills.
• JCMS/ Lean manufacturing.
• Manufacturing exposure in the Automotive Industry.
• Plant Layout using AutoCAD.
• Equipment selection, purchasing, and installation
• Will be required to work shifts and/or Overtime if and when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Process development (process flow chart) for new programs.
• Use industrial engineering methods to determine the Cycle times.
• Manufacture feasibility analysis (DFA/DFM) and PFMEA on new products.
• Plant and process layout for new products and plant launches.
• Perform Process and quality improvements.
• Perform cost analysis of product and process alternatives (investments and assembly time).
• Write process specifications and make recommendations regarding ergonomic improvements.
• Write specifications for manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for equipment procurement.
• Simulate continuous improvement process in plants (KAIZEN, DO IT) with the objective of MEQ.
• Work with SD-Teams to complete product launches.
• Monitor and improve 4 M’s of stable of production.
• Establish solutions to any processing issues and stimulate TPM in new projects.
• Develop and maintain process documents, including: PFMEA, Process Flow Chart, ODS, Process Parameter Sheets
• Monitor and audit manufacturing best practices and standards in the plant.
• Improvement strategies: Participate and/or lead activities for manufacturing footprint analysis, continuous improvement of new and/or ongoing manufacturing process and lean manufacturing implementation.