Specialist – Process Engineer

Defy; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading appliances manufacturer in South Africa is seeking a Specialist – Process Engineer. The role involves managing projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and budget compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in project management.
• 2-3 years experience within Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement platform projects from conceptual phase to implementation.
• Ensure compliance to all aspects of SHEQ.
• Monitoring and analysing process data for continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management proficiency

Problem solving skills

Planning, prioritizing and organizing skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Education

BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineering

Recognized qualification in project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

3D drawing / CAD

Job description

We are currently on a search for a Specialist – Process Engineer to join one of South Africa’s leading appliances manufacturer. The purpose of the role is to provide support to the projects in manufacturing, pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of projects, from initial concept to completion within budget and to the required quality level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To manage and implement platform projects from conceptual phase to implementation
• To manage and implement cost reduction/quality improvement projects
• Advising on and reviewing manufacturing methods and plans for the project
• Advising on and reviewing manpower and equipment plans for the project
• Project technical issue investigation, analysis and resolution
• Ensure compliance to all aspects of SHEQ
• Conduct acceptance testing in the factory and performance testing
• Develop project plans and ensure the project is executed within budget, resource, and time constraints
• Managing the planning and implementation of the entire project including mentoring and planning the project release
• Must be able to understand the characteristics of a project and apply sound judgement of project development cycle
• Designs as required by the specific project, including the specification required and sourcing of the various components
• Ensure all work carried out complies with the correct standards in terms of accuracy and safety
• Responsible for review and quality of all project’s technical documentation
• Manage and control Engineering changes on the project
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new processes, technologies and equipment.
• Monitoring and analysing process data, identifying trends and proposing solutions for process improvement continuously.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
• 2–3 years in project management
• 2–3 Year’s experience within Manufacturing
• Recognized qualification in project management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in 3D drawing / CAD and layout work
• Project management proficiency
• Proven ability to deliver complex engineering solutions
• Planning, prioritizing and organizing skills
• Problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to interact with internal and external parties
• Thermoforming, PU process, Steel forming and assembly plant background will be advantageous

Please be advised if you haven’t been contacted within 30 days then your application is unsuccessful.