Frames Process Technician at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

POSITION DETAILS

• Ensure compliance to the Quality Operating System and coach team members as required. 
• Confirm proper tools are being utilized to ensure product and process quality.
• Confirm work areas adhere to 5S standards of workplace organization, and workstations are free of debris and contamination.
• Ensure EOS standards are adhered to and identify additional opportunities.
• Coach and support Team Leaders to achieve SQDCPME objectives through standardized work.
• Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities (ANDON), and confirm closure of concerns.
• Assist Work Groups as required to maintain production flow consistent with cycle time requirements.
• Adhere to and modify Time & Data Management to promote, support, and coach a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the team.
• Verify and maintain documentation (OJT, Versatility, and Mandatory Training).
• Create a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team member’s respect each other.
• Ensure Work Group members are appropriately recognized for the accomplishments.
• Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the area.
• Facilitate Results Process through utilization of standard processes and tools.
• Drive continuous improvement on systemic abnormalities to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the acceptable standard(s).
• Plan and implement revisions and improvements to meet the new standards as the manufacturing operating systems mature.
• Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills.
• Mentor, nurture, develop teams to own working together, modeling the Ford values and expected behaviors.
• Create a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, and trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people.
• Proactively recognize the team’s accomplishments and improve morale.
• Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Improve Framing Line equipment uptime using data analysis and CMM trend monitoring.
• Develop and implement short-, medium- and long-term improvement plans for implementation within the assembly process.
• Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies an ongoing model introduction.
• Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented while ensuring part and product quality.
• Optimization of processes to meet objectives of lowering cost and/or improving productivity. 
• Providing assistance in the assembly and maintenance of engineering and other technical files.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)

• Good Behavioral and Leadership Skills
• Excellent English Oral and Written communication
• Ability To Analyze and Interpret Data Analysis
• Good Teamwork Ability
• Self-Motivated And Results Driven Individual
• Read mechanical and assembly schematics to ensure specifications and adherence to standards are met.
•  Troubleshoot equipment and processes and manage calibration of equipment and tooling.
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of assembly processes including welding processes
• Fault Finding and Continuous Improvement Execution and Implementation

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improve Framing Line equipment uptime using data analysis and CMM trend monitoring.
• Develop and implement short-, medium- and long-term improvement plans for implementation within the assembly process.
• Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies an ongoing model introduction.
• Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented while ensuring part and product quality.
• Optimization of processes to meet objectives of lowering cost and/or improving productivity. 
• Providing assistance in the assembly and maintenance of engineering and other technical files

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma or degree: Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering 
• 3-4 Years Part / Product Assembly Experience
• Communication Skill
• Computer literacy