Manufacturing Process Engineer, Location: Olifantsfontein, Offer: R22 000 - R24 000, Availability: Immediate or ASAP, Type: Permanent, Agency:  Placement Dynamics.

The successful candidate must be able to improve industrial processes in order to maintain efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability and maximize profitability.

Skills and Qualifications: BEng or equivalent in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering. A minimum of 5 years’ experience. Presenting Technical Information, Solid Works or other CAD skills. Demonstrated success in process improvements and project management. Advanced Excel Spreadsheets. Advanced Quality Planning (SPC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and Verification & Validation). Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities: Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.

Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. Improves manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes. Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labour, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends. Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests. Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations. Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.

Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data. Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Research and development of new equipment (this can include design responsibilities). Monitoring of equipment – including regular testing and ensuring maintenance tasks are carried out. Completion of documentation to show and ensure compliance with both internal and external regulations and protocols.

Oversight of processes and working to maintain optimization of the production line. Assisting Process Technicians in troubleshooting in the event of a problem. Data collection, interpretation and report writing. Presentation of data and reports to senior colleagues and management. Risk assessments of the equipment and processes being used. Of course, this refers to staff safety and safety within the plant, but this can also extend outwards to include things such as the environmental impact. Continual evaluation of equipment and processes to ensure both efficiency and quality remain high. Use of simulation software in the development of new processes. Develop processes to be trouble free and ensure success every time (zero defects). Assist with equipment selection and drive implementation of new equipment. Manage projects to assure on-time/on budget implementation. Monitor and maintain process controls. Lead process improvements while mentoring others to improve processes. Perform risk assessments. Provide process documentation and operating instructions. Please take note that initial correspondence will be via email. Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates. If you have not received a reply within 3 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful

Posted By Placement Dynamics. Job Function Manufacturing Process Engineer. Start Date Immediately. Salary R22 000 - R24 000. Location Olifantsfontein, Gauteng.

Email: liesel@placedynamics.co.za