Job Description

SUMMARY:
Industrial Engineer (MTM / EAWS)POSITION INFO:Introduction

• An international automotive OEM company based in the Eastern Cape, Kariega is looking for an Industrial Engineer to join their production department.
• To set standards for production and non-production areas in terms of time, quality and productivity. All processes to achieve the highest level of production and quality.
• To establish standard work per workstation and to conduct improvement project, per workstation, based on standard work

and Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing & planning the optimal Work Process for both new projects & existing operations that is Robust & Sustainable to maximize Efficiency, Productivity & resultant SGK (Overhead) Costs.
• Play a pivotal role in the design, measurement and improvement of projects & current operations on process cycle times, both manual & automatic.
• Participating in design reviews to ensure that processes and facility layouts are designed to accommodate and provide the necessary disconnects and positioning that are efficiency orientated.
• Compiling MACs, SABs and Ergonomic assessments for operations in Arbeitsplan & to test the validity of the determined or compiled.
• Participating in new product planning requirements in order to meet future strategic needs of the Business unit and company overall.
• Supporting process efficiency and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Developing more effective methods by design of layouts, material flow diagrams and man-assignment charts for improvement of quality and productivity.
• Preparing monthly report on activities in areas which support cost savings and improved output.
• Introduction of new and improved productivity and quality methods into production and non-production areas

Education and Experience

• A diploma or degree in Industrial Engineering / Production Management with Organisation and Work Study
• Minimum 3 5 years relevant experience in a production environment
• Experience in MTM-UAS (motion time measurement-universal analysing system) simulations and EAWS (Ergonomic Assessment Work Sheet
• Computer literate, Microsoft Office Package (Excel advanced & PowerPoint advanced)
• Be familiar with continuous improvement processes.
• Technical and mechanically minded.
• Enthusiastic and must be confident.
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Added Advantage

• AVON & Arbeitsplan system proficiency
• SAP experience
• The concept of Kaizen
• German Language proficiency Intermediate
• Fundamentals of LEAN Manufacturing

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