Senior Software Developer (Java)

Measured Ability; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. In this exciting role, you will identify and implement process improvements aimed at reducing costs and improving product quality. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives, support production facilities, and evaluate manufacturing processes. This dynamic position offers opportunities to work on major projects within the Weapons and Ammunition Division, fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers career development opportunities in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Incentive bonus

Pension fund

Medical Schemes

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidized canteen

Diverse training opportunities

Innovative working environment

Participation in international events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in engineering with proven process design experience.
• Working knowledge of process mapping and lean manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational efficiency by implementing process improvements.
• Conduct process capability studies and evaluate manufacturing processes.
• Lead OPEX and CAPEX projects to enhance production processes.

Skills

Process Design

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Process Mapping

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Process Control

Overall Equipment Efficiency

Risk Assessment

Education

BSc or BEng in Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Total Productivity Maintenance

SHE/OHS/Quality Systems

Job description

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd in Somerset West Cape Town

The Process Engineer will be responsible for driving operational efficiency and productivity across the organization by identifying and implementing process improvements. Their efforts are aimed at reducing costs, enhancing product quality, and improving customer satisfaction through continuous improvement of processes.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Support production facilities from a process engineering perspective.
2. Perform data analysis, root cause analysis, and identify and implement process improvements to support issue resolution and optimize production processes to eliminate losses, improve quality, capacity, throughput, and conversion cost.
3. Conduct process capability studies to establish optimal product rationalization on production lines and provide input to the production planning team.
4. Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing in collaboration with Process Development Engineers and conducting research; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material; consulting equipment vendors and soliciting observations from operators.
5. Be the process custodian, evaluate new innovations as they are deployed.
6. Initiate, plan, and execute OPEX and CAPEX Projects.
7. Evaluate the impact of projects on current processes, and develop and implement appropriate changes relating to operating, safety, and quality.
8. Map current operational processes and propose the best layout possible.
9. Execute value stream mapping to identify value-creating and non-value-creating activities in area of responsibility.
10. Support plant with process-related management of change (Modification).
11. Take lead for the implementation of Overall Equipment Efficiency in area of responsibility.
12. Assist with plant technical documentation i.e., PMI, FOI and related documents as required.
13. Assist and/or update, create, verify and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM's).
14. Assist and/or update, create, verify and maintain process routings (Bill of Process, BoP) of products.
15. This will require specialized knowledge with respect to RDM's facilities, plants, processes, and equipment.
16. The basic maintenance and upkeep of existing administrative procedures and recommendations for continuous upgrades to such systems.
17. Facilitate HAZOP studies and process risk assessments.
18. Identify the failure modes and effects of the process.
19. First line support for operations/production.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE:

1. BSc or BEng in Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
2. Minimum of 3 years within the engineering field with a proven record of process design experience.
3. Working knowledge of any of the following would be advantageous: Process Mapping, Value stream mapping, Total Productivity Maintenance, Statistical Process control, Equipment Reliability, Overall Equipment Efficiency, Process Design and equipment selection, Process and continuous improvements engineering, Lean manufacturing, Knowledge of SHE/OHS/Quality Systems/Explosives Act and relevant legislation (advantageous), Knowledge of HAZOP study, Risk Assessment Training would be advantageous, Knowledge of process safety.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

Taking Ownership, managing change, driving long-term results, thinking innovation. Effective communication, interpersonal skills, continuous learning, independent.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

1. Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund.
2. Medical Schemes.
3. Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division.
4. Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing.
5. Career development and progress opportunities.
6. Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes).
7. Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options.
8. Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture.
9. Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do.
10. Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events.