Production Engineer Job Johannesburg area,South Africa,Manufacturing / Production

Job Title:

Production Engineer

Main Tasks

Assist and support in day-to-day production Quality Control.

Investigate problems, analyze root causes through team collaboration and derive resolutions by using problem solving tools.

Improvement projects related to SHEQ.

Support Continues improvement and Lean implementation.

Support the roll out of Internal Lean production processes.

Develop process improvements to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production.

Provide engineering support for production and maintenance activities to ensure maximum production.

Assist with developing standard operating procedures and equipment specifications for production activities where needed.

Evaluate current production activities and make recommendations for improvements through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.

Train Production teams on Lean tools - Train the trainer.

Drawings

Ensure production equipment drawings, specifications and documentation are completed to standard.

Factory layouts (2D)

Mechanical drawings

Manuals, specifications

Contractors

Negotiate costs.

Manage contractor safety documentation.

Ensure all contractors working on NCM sites are following safe practices.

Manage timeous and proper execution of projects.

Project Management

Responsible for production continues improvement projects.

Ensure adequate design review and communication sessions with the relevant business unit.

Conduct feasibility studies as and when required.

Prepare technical drawings, layouts and designs required for construction.

Provide project close out documentation.

Identify technical and related improvements to equipment.

General communication and reporting

Interact with production team to ensure that production needs and expectations are understood and achieved.

Provide technical assistance to maintenance/production personnel for completed projects.

Other reasonable responsibilities and duties requested by Manager.

Education and experience Requirements

PR Eng (advantageous) Mechanical Production Development and Machine design. Lean experience - Continuous Improvement Ability to use Mechanical CAD systems. Autodesk Inventor AutoCAD Processes Optimization Metallurgical Experience

Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.

Key Competencies

Self-managing; works well under little supervision.

Highly motivated and enthusiastic

Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure.

Technically astute with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts Diligence in completing a given task.

Good communication skills at various levels

Ability to assess priority levels and respond accordingly.

Ability to interpret general instructions into specific task list Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.

Strong engineering administration

Collaboration and teamwork

Reporting line

Reporting to the SHEQ Manager

Location

New Concept Mining, Aeroton, Johannesburg, South Africa

United. Inspired. Performance unites us, Innovation inspires us, and commitment drives us to keep moving forward.

In the countries where you can find Epiroc, we encourage our employees to take ownership of their own development and careers with the support from their leaders.

We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere.

Closing Date:
February 6

Diversity and sustainability are key to grow fresh and innovative ideas and solutions for our customers. Epiroc is a leading manufacturer for the mining and infrastructure industries.


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