Process Engineer

Saint-Gobain Africa
Brakpan
ZAR 300 000 - 600 000
Job description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

  1. To perform duties diligently in compliance with statutory and company requirements whilst being aware of the impact of your activities on the safety of yourself and others.
  2. Execute duties in accordance with the plant Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk & Quality Management Scheme (SHERQ).
  3. Develop High Standard Visual Critical Control Process Boards which are easy for all to understand using Statistical Process Control, or other suitable tools. Particular emphasis being placed on Step Zero specification and conformity in order to achieve CpK target of > 1.33 (Engineer to aspire on the day to day activities to achieve).
  4. All out of specification material to be clearly defined and actioned using defined non-conformance processes.
  5. All critical process control points to be defined and any issues outside process be clearly analysed down to the root cause with effective corrective and preventative measures instituted.
  6. Ensure all product specifications are up to date with latest process improvements and that Workshop Quality boards are audited to ensure compliance.
  7. Project Management to support process optimization and new product developments.
  8. Assist TPQC Engineer in investigating Customer Complaints to determine RCA, and provide disposition feedback.
  9. Monitor and analyse data as required and provide data on a day to day basis in order to improve the Product Quality within the Operational Workshops.
  10. Audit requirements on a day to day basis focusing primarily on Product Quality within the Plant with External and Internal Defects in mind.
  11. Drive sustainability and plant performance through the Industrial Efficiency Pillar.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Chemical Engineering and 3-5 years’ experience in Process Improvement/Optimization or Quality environment.

This role calls for a person who is good at communication and has project management experience in a fast-paced environment with product development processes. Experience in managing multiple projects at the same time will ensure success in this role.

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

The role’s objective is to develop and introduce Quality control and process improvements using the tools within the Q&PC Pillar linking through to step Zero of WCM (World Class Manufacturing). Your primary objective will be to improve the production performance KPI’s focusing on the key areas of Yield loss and cost reduction. You will also be involved in WCM projects within the Plant that link to Product Quality and cover for the Senior Process Engineer as and when required. You will also be responsible for driving and supporting sustainability initiatives. To undertake these tasks in an efficient safe manner meeting with H&S legislation, company policy, and Managers rules.

“We value the importance of a diverse workforce as a cornerstone of our business success. Our primary focus in selecting the most suitable candidates for our roles is based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We wholeheartedly embrace the principle of equal opportunity in our employment processes and are committed to eliminating any unlawful discrimination in our hiring practices.”

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