Production Engineer

Introduction

We are looking for a  Process Engineer  to join a dynamic automotive and manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role focused on  production process development, industrialisation, manufacturing efficiency and continuous improvement .

The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing and improving the existing production facility, developing standardised manufacturing processes and work instructions, implementing quality and material-flow systems, and supporting the factory in achieving a target production output.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed  current-state analysis  of the production facility, including production processes, material flow and quality-control systems.

• Map end-to-end production and material-flow processes from  Production Stores through assembly and final QC .

• Conduct  time and motion studies , station cycle-time analysis and identify bottlenecks, delays and non-value-adding activities.

• Develop and implement  standardised production processes, standard work and workstation requirements .

• Develop practical, visual and controlled  assembly manuals and work instructions  for truck models and variants.

• Define assembly sequences, parts, tools, torque specifications, critical quality points and acceptance criteria.

• Develop and optimise  Production Stores processes , including receiving, storage, picking, kitting, line-side supply and material replenishment.

• Develop production systems capable of supporting the required  takt time, line balancing and daily production targets .

• Determine manpower, skills, tooling, equipment, WIP and material requirements for production stations.

• Establish effective  quality gates, in-station quality controls and final QC processes .

• Monitor defects, rework and production quality and implement  root-cause analysis and corrective actions .

• Establish a closed-loop  After-Sales-to-Factory feedback process  to ensure field issues are rapidly investigated and resolved.

• Drive corrective actions from problem identification through implementation, verification and formal closure.

• Implement approved process improvements directly on the  factory floor .

• Support pilot builds, production trials, time studies and process validation.

• Develop and monitor  production KPIs , including cycle times, first-pass quality, rework, material shortages and corrective actions.

• Train production, Stores and QC personnel on new processes, work instructions and standard work.

• Establish document control, revision control and continuous-improvement processes.

• Work closely with  Production, Stores, Quality, Engineering, After-Sales and Management  to ensure effective implementation of improvements.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Eng, BSc, BTech or equivalent qualification in  Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field .

• 3–7 years' relevant manufacturing or production engineering experience .

• Experience in  automotive, commercial vehicle, truck or heavy manufacturing  will be highly advantageous.

• Practical knowledge of:

• Lean Manufacturing

• Process mapping

• Standard work

• Line balancing

• Time and motion studies

• Takt and cycle-time analysis

• Material flow

• Root-cause analysis

• Corrective and preventive action

• Quality-control processes

• Strong technical documentation and  visual work-instruction development  skills.

• Good knowledge of production KPIs and data analysis.

• Advanced spreadsheet and analytical skills.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, BOMs and engineering documentation.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Package & Remuneration

Market-Related Salary, Depending on Experience

Benefits

• Medical Aid

• Pension Fund