Manufacturing Engineer

HKA Enterprises; Emfuleni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce solutions firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and develop manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include troubleshooting testing equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and analyzing data to improve production efficiency. Candidates should have strong collaboration skills and experience in CAD modelling. This is an onsite position based in Gauteng, South Africa.

Qualifications

• CAD modelling experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining testing equipment.
• Ability to review data, analyze failures, and develop corrective actions.
• Strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes for products.
• Define optimum LRU configuration and work scope.
• Analyze removal causes and develop corrective actions.
• Optimize on-wing life for LRU and review shop visit data.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting testing equipment

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Data analysis

CAD modelling

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite): In this role, the candidate will design and develop manufacturing processes for products, considering aftermarket production challenges. The work includes developing procedures for economical production, repair, and overhaul in cooperation with MRO plant and production departments. The candidate will conduct tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and will troubleshoot and resolve production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation. The role includes troubleshooting and maintenance of testing equipment (electrical, hydraulic, electronic controls, and software).

Responsibilities

• Define optimum LRU configuration.
• Define optimum work scope and build standard for existing products.
• Review failure data, cost, and parts usage across the repair site; make decisions and recommendations based on data review.
• Provide in-house advocacy for newly developed parts repairs/processes and obtain approval by Service Engineering and Collins Miramar Management.
• Analyze removal causes and develop corrective actions.
• Optimize on-wing life for LRU by review of CMM and SAP data.
• Review shop visit data and provide recommendations to optimize the shop visit rate for LRU.
• Work with Service Engineering to develop new product workscopes based on data.
• Collaborate in a team environment with Service Engineering, Program Engineering, Repair Engineering, FlightSense Technical Advisors, and Miramar Repair shop to optimize product reliability, maximize economical parts usage, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Provide status updates to Management and Miramar Site Teams on top cost reduction initiatives in process.
• Maintain proficiency in assigned SAP products; review shop and testing practices.
• Issue repair shop troubleshooting recommendations; review receiving inspection and provide test verification recommendations.
• Provide recommendations for parts scrap, reuse, replacement, rework, and repair determination; review component repair work.
• Perform failure and test reject analysis; develop and review parts rework and repair procedures.
• Track, review, and analyze unit reliability; provide shop training as required (initial and recurrent).
• Provide quality, product, and reliability improvement recommendations to the Engineering Manager.
• Optimize shop parts usage versus component reliability to meet Miramar repair site goals.
• Coordinate overall product line (Miramar repair shop) issues as required.
• Participate as a member of the implementation team for new product or customer programs.
• Perform and maintain active role in financial analysis of programs and implement corrective actions to achieve program financial goals.
• Develop and maintain proficiency in the computer software required to perform the job functions; provide technical support to Quality and EH&S departments as needed.
• CAD modelling experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• CAD modelling experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining testing equipment (electrical, hydraulic, electronic controls, and software).
• Ability to review data, analyze failures, and develop corrective actions.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams including Service Engineering, Program Engineering, and Repair populations.

Additional Information

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.