Process Engineer

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Akasia; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is looking for a Process Engineer to enhance production efficiency and quality. The successful candidate will oversee process controls, support production operations, and implement continuous improvements. Candidates should possess a National Diploma in engineering and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in process engineering in the Automotive Industry.
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 and TS16949.

Responsibilities

• Monitor products processed and document engineering change reports.
• Optimize plant layout and ensure production standards.
• Develop production systems to maintain product quality.

Skills

Functional Knowledge

Business Expertise

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

MS Office

IATF requirements

Lean and World Class Manufacturing principles

Statistical Process Control

CAD Drawings

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a Process Engineer to join their team. The successful incumbent will monitor and control process parameters in the production department.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• National Diploma in Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering
• 2 years’ experience in process engineering in the Automotive Industry.
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 and TS16949

Job Responsibilities

Process Control

• Monitor products processed
• Document and issue engineering change reports
• Ensure that all processes are capable of supporting production
• Set up production line standards
• Optimise plant layout to improve material and product flow in plant

Production

• Monitor products processed
• Ensures correct start-up procedures are complied with and that the machinery is running at the start of the shift
• Ensures that all reporting on machinery downtime/production is done
• Monitors rejects and scrap and ensures scrap and reject targets are met
• Assist production controller in ad-hoc projects

Quality

• Develop production systems to ensure product quality is maintained.

Productivity improvements- Value engineering

• Implement and make suggestions on productivity improvements
• Plan and assist production areas regarding productivity improvements

Continuous improvement

• Monitor continuous improvements and makes suggestions to maximize production output.

Maintenance & Safety

• Ensures all planned maintenance schedules are adhered to
• Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices.

Supplier Relations

• Manage suppliers regarding new process development, monitoring delivery time, costs, and quality

Key Competencies / Skills

• Functional Knowledge
• Business Expertise
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• MS Office
• IATF requirements
• Lean and World Class Manufacturing principals
• Statistical Process Control
• CAD Drawings