Manufacturing Engineer

Job Overview: The ME ensures that manufacturing is carried out (and the end product is produced) in the most time-efficient and cost-effective way while still maintaining overall product quality. Their duties include choosing the best technologies and processes to manufacture it, planning and designing the factory that will produce the product, and managing the running, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing process. Description of Job Role Evaluating quality control processes and making recommendations for improvements Analysing and reporting on production processes, methods, schedules, downtime, cycle times, availability of machines and waste management Ensuring that the organisation’s manufacturing processes comply with relevant policies and government laws and regulations Reviewing and calculating the costs of the different tools and equipment in the production process and predicting the overheads in future production requirements Analysing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment placement to maximise manufacturing efficiency Overseeing to ensure operations staff follow the manufacturer’s procedures and instructions while operating the equipment Establishing an effective work sequence Providing manufacturing decision-making information e.g. calculating production/material costs or supporting make or buy decisions Designing CNC programs using CADCAM Leading operations improvement activities and identifying and implementing best practice manufacturing methods improving quality and productivity and reducing waste/cost Providing production engineering support and expertise to operations staff Evaluating and recommending new methods, design changes, tooling and fixtures to reduce manufacturing and assembly time Product cost reduction with process capability Training and supporting operations staff providing expertise and creating training manuals and work instructions as required Development of Process FMEA’s and Control Plans Maintaining elements used within the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (BoM), lead times, material usage, costing etc., including updating the ERP system Key Technical/Professional Competencies Understanding of manufacturing processes Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, and Control plans Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering core processes (e.g. process planning, inspection planning, tooling, creation of operator instructions) Ability to characterize various tools, tooling, and fixtures Education & Professional Qualification: Diploma / Graduate in Mechanical Engineering Minimum hands-on experience in Manufacturing Engineering 5-10 years Working Hours: 07.00 to 16.00 (Monday to Thursday) 07.00 - 12.00 noon Friday Skills: Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Benefits: Medical Aid / Health Care, Gym, Paid Holidays, Pension Fund, Company Branded Uniform, Job Security, Paid Medical Appointments

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