Planning Process Engineer (Automotive)

Staff Solutions · Kariega, Eastern Cape

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Our client in the automotive industry based in Kariega is looking to appoint a Planning Process Engineer with a Toolmaker trade

Duties

Provide technical support to Production to develop and establish efficient manufacturing processes.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost performance.
Coordinate and facilitate improvement workshops e.g. value stream mapping, efficiency workshops.
Establish and optimise production processes, including tooling, layouts, and equipment.
Resolve production and process-related issues impacting quality or output.
Ensure process stability and readiness for production changes and new model introductions.
Manage change control relating to engineering changes ECRs, new models, process updates.
Support costing activities for facilities, tooling, and equipment.
Conduct audits quality, process, OHSE and ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Purchasing.
Develop reports, process documentation, and performance tracking tools.
Drive problem-solving initiatives and implement sustainable solutions to root causes.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years' technical / engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of production systems, processes, and layouts In-depth knowledge of production processes, layouts, production systems and shop facilities
3 years' experience / knowledge of a Tool Room, including tool design, tool layout, heavy press tools manufacture, patternmaking, machining, works preparation and try-out section