Eng Spec,Dyna & TD at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

RESPONSIBILITIES

• New Programs: lead engineering works in the development of machining/ engine assembly manufacturing strategy using a combination of proven technology & common practices that align to global manufacturing bill of process (BoP). Lead development of process documentation (DCP, PFMEA, process sheets, error proofing, etc). 
• Support role to meet program timing plans and recovery actions.
• Machine requisition & acceptance: Support new/ refurbished equipment requisition activity from enquiry specification development, purchase, design, initial run-off, installation, final capability and machine acceptance (MAC).
• Production support: Fault finding and analysis of major production issues (quality/process/tooling related) for issue resolution, on a daily basis.
• Standards: Adherence to global, regional & local manufacturing & safety standards.
• Change Implementation: Lead all process/ tooling related MTC’s (manage the change) for all safety, quality, delivery related opportunities.
• Coaching: Provide technical leadership, coaching & teaching to peers to ensure effective skills transfer. Primitive 
• Good understanding and problem solving skills of engine assembly processes   

 Ensure compliance to Plant, Corpoate, Government and Environmental standards (ISO 14001).

• Liaise with Forward Planning and Manufacturing Engineering to co-ordinate changes affecting machining simultaneous engineering (support Manufacturing Engineering function).
• Prepare Capital Investment Budget  projects for engineering projects identified.
• Support Plant Information Center  process and develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier process.
• Does the Right Thing – demonstrate tenacity
• Innovation & Technical Excellence: maintain an entrepreneurial spirit
• Courage: display strong but realistic beliefs in own capabilities and ideas
• Drive for results: holds him/herself accountable for achieving results PC software proficiency: Must have user knowledge of MS Office, AutoCad, etc.
• Corporate IT applications: Be familiar with POSMON, QLS-CM, QWorx, Q-Das, FIS, OBL, OMS, QTS, etc.
• Subject matter expert: Be the go to person for component process issues (machining/ engine assembly).
• Problem solving: Strong & logical fault finding ability & work under pressure to find alternate solutions to problems.
• Continuous Learning: Technically curious and self-driven to keep abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, explain detailed problems in simplistic terms.
• Subject matter expert: Be the go to person for component process issues (machining/ engine assembly).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or Trade tested tool maker with National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Good technical knowledge of metal cutting & engineering principles;
• Understanding of production processes, including engine assembly;
• Understanding of casting processes;
• Excellent analytical, rhetorical and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Autocad;
• Accountable for correct implementation/ use of safety processes to ensure safety of plant personnel;