Manufacturing Process Engineer

Yanfeng; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Engineer to oversee product formulation and layout design. In this role, you will be responsible for training staff, ensuring process control, and implementing continuous improvements to enhance production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or industrial engineering, with experience in the auto seat cover or garment industry. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while ensuring safety and quality in production operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience in the auto seat cover or garment industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulate product processes and design layouts for production.
• Collect data and analyze production weak links for improvements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

English Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Production Equipment Design

Process Documentation Tools

Job description

PROCESS ENGINEER

Overview:

Responsible for the formulation of the product process, the design of the plane layout, the formulation of personnel allocation and time quota; To supervise, train and direct the process operations of the direct workers; Responsible for equipment/tooling design, application and maintenance.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for formulating the product process, designing the layout, formulating staffing and man-hour quotas, and conducting man-hour research
2. Develop and regularly review and update process documents including PFMEA, process flow diagrams, floor layouts, work instructions, rework instructions, etc .; train and guide direct process operations, and point out and correct irregular operations that violate process requirements in a timely manner. Ensure that the production process is in a controlled state.
3. Collect data at the production site every day, analyze the weak links in the production process, and implement continuous improvement to improve production efficiency and reduce manufacturing cost.
4. Design or select production equipment, fixtures, station equipment, etc. to ensure that the new equipment and fixtures meet safety, ergonomics and quality requirements.
5. Responsible for providing technical requirements for equipment and tooling, and participating in supplier certification; Responsible for equipment installation, commissioning and technical acceptance.
6. Responsible for the analysis and solution of potential safety hazards on the production site, and constantly improving the safety operation rules of each position.
7. Responsible for the start-up of new product projects, including the requirements for product manufacturing feasibility, equipment, tooling, tools and gauges; Contact the design department to obtain the latest information and give suggestions on the improvement of product design; Prepare all process documents for new product startup.
8. Ability to work to meet specific client requirements.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s diploma in Mechanical, Industrial engineering or related field
2. 3 or more years of working experience in auto seat cover or garment industry, knowledge or ability of auto seat cover sewing and sewing process is preferred.
3. Familiarity with AutoCAD software
4. Excellent organizational skills and readiness to accept new knowledge
5. Very good command of spoken and written English

Please send your applications (CV and cover letter) with the application, only short-listed applicants would be contacted.