ZAF-H5FM Technician, AIS (Assy

Ford Motor Company; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Process Technician to enhance the TCF Automated Intelligent System (AIS). In this dynamic role, you will focus on continuous improvement, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in production processes. Your responsibilities will include managing engineering changes, supporting teams, and driving initiatives for error-proofing. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact operational excellence. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in the automotive process engineering industry.
• Understanding of IT systems and engineering changes.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage changes.
• Provide first-line support for AIS-related failures.
• Conduct start-up validations before production.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

PC Proficiency

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Teamwork

Presentation Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

National Diploma in IT

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

Perform and implement the TCF Automated Intelligent System (AIS) function for continuous improvement to achieve SQDCPME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and the Environment) objectives.

POSITION DETAILS

1. Attend all meetings outlined in the Process Technician Time and Data, as well as ad hoc meetings as required by the business.
2. Deliver assigned tasks on time.
3. Implement new standards issued.
4. Confirm and maintain current standards.
5. Ensure team members adhere to all standards at all times.
6. Support issues raised by the teams.
7. Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
8. Manage changes within the area of responsibility.
9. Understand and implement engineering changes to processes.
10. Understand MTC, verify the package, and assist with implementation.
11. Conduct a 1-hour start-up before production to validate all TCF and Body Shop AIS error-proofing systems and connections are operational.
12. Configure online processes needed by Process Technicians and Coaches.
13. Understand and provide feedback on error-proofing issues via the Error Proofing website to the Lead Engineer.
14. Provide first-line support for failures caused by AIS (Process Alignment).
15. Remove faulty equipment from the line and diagnose the cause of faults.
16. Support the Constraints meeting by providing root causes and corrective actions.
17. Set up AIS components as spares for quick response during breakdowns.
18. Identify daily improvements through error-proofing Kaizens.
19. Identify near misses.
20. Support VOME on new process changes related to error-proofing.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma in IT, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years in the automotive process engineering industry.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Resolve all AIS/error-proofing issues.
• Reduce concerns caused by AIS/scanning in releases.
• Maintain close working relationships with CEC controls and IT departments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in PC use, MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Understanding of role requirements as detailed above.
• Good understanding of IT systems.
• Willingness to work shifts.
• Presentation and leadership skills.
• Teamwork skills.