Job Description

Job Requirements and Experience

• Grade 12
• 2+ years minimum relative experience.
• N6 / N Dip / B-tech Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronic Engineering
• Experience in manufacturing process control.

Technical skills and specialist knowledge:

• Proficiency in problem solving and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Intermediate Computer Skills (MS Office)

Basic Function:

• Responsible for overseeing and optimizing production processes and ensuring they are operating according to the defined standard. The role involves monitoring, adjusting, and maintaining process equipment, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with process, quality, tooling, projects, maintenance and production teams to implement process improvements.
• Documentation Control
• Collaboration
• Process Monitoring and Control
• Process Improvement
• Problem Solving
• People Development & Training

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Documentation Control
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of PIs, WIs, FMEAs, Process Check Sheets.
• Train Shift Leaders according to standardized documents.
• Prepare reports on production performance, process deviations, and improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with process, quality, tooling, maintenance, projects and production teams for ongoing support and troubleshooting.

Process Monitoring and Control:

• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment.
• Ensure production processes adhere to established standards and specifications.
• Adjust machine settings and parameters to maintain optimal performance.
• Complete daily Process Checks

Process Improvement:

• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement (ME, TQM).
• Collaborate with process, quality, tooling, maintenance, projects and production teams to develop and implement process improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as A3 Problem Solving, Gemba Walks, Kaizen, 5S, Total Quality Management, Manufacturing Excellence Program, Hoshin Kanri.
• Use statistical and financial data to justify Kaizens

Problem Solving:

• Identify and analyze production issues, determining their root causes.
• Develop and implement effective solutions to resolve production problems promptly.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to address complex issues.
• Continuously seek opportunities to anticipate and prevent potential problems.

People Development & Training:

• Train shift leaders on new processes
• Develop and mentor students and interns
• Self-development of engineering skills
• Train and support production staff on proper use of equipment and adherence to processes.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members.

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