A concern within the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking a Process Design Engineer to develop the optimal work process and to enhance operational manpower efficiencies within the Production environment. The successful candidate will form part of the Manufacturing Planning and Plant Engineering Team handling projects & supporting daily operations.

Open position : Process Design Engineer
Location : Uitenhage
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position

Education and Experience required :
• National Diploma in Industrial Engineering or relevant IE qualification AND/ OR a Diploma or Degree in Production Management with Organisation and Work Study
• At least 3 years relevant experience in a production environment using IE Principles

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements :
• Computer literate, Microsoft Office Package (Excel advanced & PowerPoint intermediate at least)
• Experience in MTM-UAS (motion time measurement-universal analysing system) simulations and EAWS (Ergonomic Assessment Work Sheet)
• Familiar with continuous improvement processes
• Technically and mechanically minded
• Enthusiastic and confident
• Ability to communicate at all levels

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

Duties :
• 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 MAC’s, SOS / SABs and Ergonomic assessments for operations in Arbeitsplan & to test the validity of the determined or compiled processes using ergonomic (EAWS) and time/process (MTM) tools.
• 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.
• Monitoring and evaluating the activities of the Work Study Analyst with regard to time studies and other Industrial Engineering techniques.
• Supporting Management’s decision-making with regards to financial analysis for the expenditure of budget on tooling, facilities and project work in order to facilitate Business Unit outputs cost, productivity and sustainability effectively.
• Establishing standard work / process time by using direct work measurement or appropriate technique.
• Creating and maintain a sound Labour Relations environment and climate in order to meet and satisfy the objectives of the business unit and corporate requirements.
• Managing and approving engineering changes (ECR) originating from product improvements, running changes, quality improvements / cost reduction and model year changes in order to introduce changes timeously and successfully.

Candidates meeting the above criteria are invited to apply for the position by emailing their CV to claire@kingrec.co.za

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