Production Engineer

Hire Resolve; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Production Engineer for a client in the manufacturing sector. The successful candidate will oversee the blow moulding process, ensuring safety and efficiency while leading a team. Candidates should have a Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in the HDPE Blow Moulding Industry. This role demands strong problem-solving and leadership skills to optimize production processes and increase efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the HDPE Blow Moulding Industry.
• Deep understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in SPC and Automated QC Data recording tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all employees wear PPE and execute tasks safely.
• Supervise blow moulding tool maintenance and setup processes.
• Train senior and junior setters on tool setting principles.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Process optimization

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks, Catia, Solid Edge)

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Hire Resolve is seeking a Production Engineer for our client in the manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will blend technical expertise, operational understanding, and soft skills to excel in the blow moulding industry. The Production Engineer will lead a team of setters responsible for maintaining and setting up blow moulding equipment and ancillary devices (conveyors, cameras, collating tables, leak testers, and mixing equipment) to produce plastic containers as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible.

If you are passionate about manufacturing excellence and optimizing production processes, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all employees wear required Personal Protective Equipment and execute tasks safely.
• Ensure all production equipment and processes comply with safety standards and regulations.
• Supervise blow moulding tool maintenance and setup processes, ensuring quality work is done safely and efficiently.
• Supervise the setup of ancillary equipment, ensuring quality work is done safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose problems in tool maintenance and setup processes, providing recommendations and training.
• Train senior and junior setters on the principles of tool setting.
• Measure and optimize the tool changeover process.
• Investigate and troubleshoot problems within the tool setup processes and blow moulding machinery and operations.
• Set and achieve performance targets for the technical setter’s team.
• Maintain and calibrate technical equipment to ensure optimum performance.
• Maintain and / or create tool and part drawings for all products in the Greif
• Apply discipline procedures when behaviors are not in line with prescribed maintenance protocols.
• Perform monthly performance reviews on team reporting to the production engineer.
• Create purchase requisitions and determine the need for overtime.
• Approve and decline leave for subordinates and assign / manage the standby roster.
• Receive stock from vendors and sign off delivery notes and invoices.
• Update and approve product drawings, mould drawings, and type test documents.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering (Mechanical / Industrial Engineering).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the HDPE Blow Moulding Industry.
• Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, Catia, Solid Edge) for documenting tool and product drawings.
• Computer literate (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and proficient in SPC and Automated QC Data recording tools.
• Training in Blow Moulding fundamentals, Leadership Fundamentals, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Deep understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and blow moulding machinery and equipment operation.
• Proven problem-solving and project management skills for overseeing projects from conception to completion.
• Process optimization to maximize efficiency and minimize waste, with high-quality standards for maintenance of blow moulding tools and equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong leadership abilities and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, MOS core principles, and other advanced manufacturing and design methodologies.

Benefits

• Salary : Negotiable
• To express interest in the position, kindly apply using the subheading “Production Engineer.”
• Reach out to Mine, Rebecca, or Gustav at Hire Resolve directly or via LinkedIn.

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