Description:
Purpose:
Directly oversee the Engineering Department, Manufacturing Engineers
Responsibilities:
Directly oversee the ME's
Compile weekly reports on engineering KPI's to analyse actual vs target (CT, Scrap, OEE etc.)
Attend daily OPS meeting to provide feedback and actions.
Attend daily Scrap/Quality meeting and set actions to minimize.
Work hand in hand with the Maintenance Lead to brainstorm on equipment and processes improvements.
Compile the monthly departmental KPI's report with ICA / PCA Actions.
Liaise with suppliers and contractors for the execution of planned projects/CI initiatives.
Obtain quotes based on SOW's and raise POR's within One BPM.
Track expenses and budgets to stay within the monthly budget.
Recruit (Interviews) and train new members in terms of company procedures.
Lead key KPI's - PFMEA, Control plan and Process Health sheet and ensure they are updated.
Champion CI activities with the respective ME's - Cycle time improvements, layouts, flows (VSM) and Kaizen's.
Stand in and 2IC to the Technical Manager.
Perform weekly/monthly process audits (Control plan, FMEA, Parameter sheets etc.) to ensure compliance to IATF16949.
Requirements:
N4 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering – Trade Tested or similar.
Qualified Millwright an added advantage.
Experienced on Injection Molding Machines (Engel) an added advantage.
5 years’ experience in Automotive Engineering Environment
Computer literacy is a must.
Ability to learn fast and be independent.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems preferred.