Durban: Manufacturing Engineer

The Person: National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 2 years experience as a Manufacturing Engineer including experience analysing and creating manufacturing processes that increase quality, cost and efficiency. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, concepts, practices and procedures. Knowledge of modern flow manufacturing methods and techniques used in a fast-paced assembly environment. Ability to design and build jigs and fixtures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), engineering related computer systems/applications or equivalent. Proficiency in using computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software such as ProE, AutoCAD or SolidWorks. The Job: Creates, specifies and validates simple to moderately complex manufacturing processes to achieve productivity, quality, cost and organisational objectives. Optimises the footprint and flow of manufacturing activities through the implementation of lean concepts to promote efficiency, quality and effectiveness. Creates metrics and measures manufacturing performance and standards while identifying equipment and process flow bottlenecks. Ensures application of ergonomics, workflow and accident prevention measures to maintain efficient and safe utilisation of plant facilities. Plans the effective utilisation of production facilities and employees. Develops and proactively initiates process improvement actions to improve quality and delivery as well as reduce process variation and waste. Acts as a liaison between the manufacturing, engineering/R&D staff concerning issues, product design, troubleshooting, functional requirements, quality and efficiency. Provides project management support to implement new or improve existing products or processes. Performs layout designs and documentation to specify process specifications, instructions and processes. Participates in the new product development processes, and provides guidance on enhancements and processes. Ensures compliance with established industry safety and design standards and guidelines Competencies/Skills: Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact with and motivate diverse groups of people and create technical documents. Skills in identifying the root cause within a manufacturing environment, problem solve and develop appropriate corrective actions. Understand quality and risk management. Understand basic electronics and physics. Ability to travel as required.