Principal Engineer Prod Engineering (ND)
Toyota · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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Start free — we apply for you →Purpose of the Role
- To ensure stable and efficient PTED production operations through in-depth knowledge of the PTED facility, systems, and process functionality, enabling effective process control, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement in line with Toyota operational standards.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Production & Process Control
Maintain PTED process stability and compliance
- Ensure KPI delivery requirements
- Monitor parameters within specification of RJ and process requirements.
- Ensure optimal performance delivering long-term durability requirements against THS and TIS standards.
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Operational Performance
- Drive production efficiency and equipment uptime.
- Support production readiness, volume ramp-up and SOP.
- Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Continuous Improvement
- Implement process improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
- Optimize chemical consumption, energy usage, and equipment efficiency.
- Lead kaizen and problem-solving activities.
Equipment Reliability
- Support preventative maintenance strategies.
- Collaborate with maintenance and suppliers on system optimization.
- Ensure reliability of all ED equipment systems
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, QA, Weld plant, Assembly Plant and Suppliers.
- Support audits, trials, and new model introductions.
- Ensure knowledge transfer and standardization of best practice.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- NQF 6 – Qualification in Mechanical Engineering and 6-8 years working experience in an automotive environment.
- Project management experience essential Between R15M to R100M
- Knowledge of automotive Paint process and equipment ED and TC
- Knowledge of Paint production systems
- Knowledge of conveyor and transfer systems.
- Knowledge of Paint applications and standards
- Knowledge of TOYOPAC , T-PAC , JKK , QRB
- Knowledge of TIS and THS , DX system , Yokoten
- Knowledge of Jishuken , Andon, Kandban, Heijunka, Jidoka
- Knowledge of Process control equipment viz. PLC's, DX, Proximity switches, photocells etc.
- High level of computer literacy is needed for this position. Excel, Word, Auto Cad
COMPETENCIES
- Accurate Information gathering and analysis
- Awareness and commitment to our mission
- Awareness of situations and Decisiveness
- Communication and sharing of mid-to-date-to-term plans
- Creation of innovative vision
- Establishing framework and systems for organisational review
- Feedback of evaluation results and long-term development of others
- Perseverance
- Strategic re-allocation of resources and review of work methods
- Suitable assignment and objective performance review