Product Engineer - - Port Elizabeth

Production Engineer

Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced employees to fill the above vacancy in the Production Department.

Duties include:

Evaluating and commenting on the impact of Engineering Changes in AVON/Keymono.
Represent Production in FFK, FMC, variant reduction and Group Buildability Forums where product changes, buildability issues and Produktklausur ideas are discussed and decided.
Evaluating PDM changes from WOB and engaging with the Production Process and Industrial Engineering departments regarding changes required.
Supporting the Planning department in facility design and FMEA’s to ensure that the installed solution conforms with the PDM specification.
Identifying opportunities where both series and pre-series product designs can be improved with the focus on “Design for Manufacture”, Complexity reduction, Variant reduction and Process Security.
Providing future product and process information to Production stakeholders, through consultation with WOB planning departments.
Representing Production at the TPB readings of new models or derivatives
Designing and 3D printing of prototype gauges/jigs for Analysis and to aid production with fitment of parts.
Managing of 3D printing materials and budget.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, B-Tech or National Diploma in any Engineering Discipline or in Operations/Production Management
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant engineering experience in the automotive industry.

ESSENTIAL:

Excellent overall knowledge of Vehicle build and assembly processes
Good knowledge of Company Systems such as Connect, CATIA and other vehicle build related systems
Must be computer literate (MS Office)
Be a self-starter with continuous drive to identify opportunities for improvement.
Good communication skills
Be a strong team player

PREFERRED:

Knowledge of Industrial Engineering tools such as MTM Analysis / Arbeitsplan / Ergonomic studies
Process audit experience
Proficient in the German language
Good knowledge of 3D printing.
Competency in KVS & AVON

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