Process Engineer

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Durban seeks a skilled individual for manufacturing process control. Responsibilities include maintaining production documentation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and collaborating with teams for process improvements. Candidates must have relevant engineering qualifications and 4+ years of experience in manufacturing settings. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years minimum relevant experience.
• Experience in manufacturing process control.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation of PIs, WIs, FMEAs.
• Collaborate with process, quality, and production teams.
• Monitor production machinery and equipment.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Technical aptitude

Education

N6 / N Dip / B-tech Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronic Engineering / Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Documentation Control

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of PIs, WIs, FMEAs, Process Check Sheets.
• Train Shift Leaders according to standardized documents.
• Prepare reports on production performance, process deviations, and improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with process, quality, tooling, maintenance, projects and production teams for ongoing support and troubleshooting.

Process Monitoring and Control

• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment.
• Ensure production processes adhere to established standards and specifications.
• Adjust machine settings and parameters to maintain optimal performance.
• Complete daily Process Checks.

Process Improvement

• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement (ME, TQM).
• Collaborate with process, quality, tooling, maintenance, projects and production teams to develop and implement process improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as A3 Problem Solving, Gemba Walks, Kaizen, 5S, Total Quality Management, Manufacturing Excellence Program, Hoshin Kanri.
• Use statistical and financial data to justify Kaizens.

Job Requirements

• 4+ years minimum relative experience.
• N6 / N Dip / B-tech Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronic Engineering / Chemical Engineering or other Relevant Qualifications and Experience
• Experience in manufacturing process control.
• Proficiency in problem solving and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Intermediate Computer Skills (MS Office)
• Experience using CAD Software