Process Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading staffing solution provider in Kariega, Eastern Cape is seeking a skilled engineering professional. The role involves developing production processes and ensuring quality standards in a manufacturing environment. Candidates must hold a relevant engineering degree and possess extensive knowledge of production management and quality systems. Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential. Experience with SAP and health and safety standards is advantageous. Join to make a difference in production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Affirmative Action South African citizen.
• 3-5 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of time studies and their impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and set up production processes to meet quality targets.
• Continuously identify improvement opportunities.
• Liaise between production and supporting departments.
• Conduct vehicle audits and sectional audits.
• Ensure continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Production quality knowledge

Production management understanding

Technical drawings interpretation

ISO quality management knowledge

Health and Safety knowledge

Computer literacy (Windows, MS Office)

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant National Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

HyperKVS

AVON

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Affirmative Action South African citizen
• Relevant National Diploma or Degree in Engineering
• 3 -5 years of relevant experience in a production process or other production/ manufacturing environment

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of production quality and production management
• An in-depth understanding of the build of the vehicle, both assembly and EOL, would be advantageous
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Understanding of technical drawings
• Good understanding of ISO quality management systems and document control
• Sound communication skills at all levels, both verbal and written
• Computer literacy (Windows, MS Office)
• Understanding of time studies and their impact
• Tracking costs of expendable tools and identifying cost savings thereof
• Knowledge of Health and Safety (OHSE)

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• CAD/ Microstation literate
• Strong technical analysis skills
• Speaking and reading German are advantageous
• Group systems literacy (SAP, HyperKVS, AVON, AP, FISeQs)
• Group production process knowledge and experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and set up production processes, implement new processes and attend to production problems which could prevent the achievement of quality targets and scheduled production volumes efficiently and cost-effectively
• Continuously identify improvement opportunities which will lead to robust processes, productivity, efficiency and cost improvements
• Liaise between production and supporting departments to ensure station readiness during major projects and minor improvement implementations
• Participate in improvement workshops and implementation of ergonomic and standardised processes
• Analyse the impact of ECRs, implement whilst maintaining process standards on the production line
• Participate in pre-series buildability topics and resolution thereof
• Liaison with supporting departments on problem analysis, corrective action and standardised process implementation
• Conduct vehicle audits and sectional audits before external/ internal audits by Konzern or certification bodies
• Ensure continuous improvement of processes, updating and/ or creating process documentation where applicable
• Ensure FIS data reporting accuracy, coordinate the creation of new processes for better management of processes