Principal Engineer Prod Engineering (ND) at Toyota

Purpose of the Role

• To ensure stable and efficient PTED production operations through in-depth knowledge of the PTED facility, systems, and process functionality, enabling effective process control, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement in line with Toyota operational standards.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Production & Process Control

Maintain PTED process stability and compliance

• Ensure KPI delivery requirements
• Monitor parameters within specification of RJ and process requirements.
• Ensure optimal performance delivering long-term durability requirements against THS and TIS standards.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Operational Performance

• Drive production efficiency and equipment uptime.
• Support production readiness, volume ramp-up and SOP.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Implement process improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
• Optimize chemical consumption, energy usage, and equipment efficiency.
• Lead kaizen and problem-solving activities.

Equipment Reliability

• Support preventative maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and suppliers on system optimization.
• Ensure reliability of all ED equipment systems

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, QA, Weld plant, Assembly Plant and Suppliers.
• Support audits, trials, and new model introductions.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and standardization of best practice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• NQF 6 – Qualification in Mechanical Engineering and 6-8 years working experience in an automotive environment.
• Project management experience essential (Between R15M to R100M)
• Knowledge of automotive Paint process and equipment (ED and TC)
• Knowledge of Paint production systems
• Knowledge of conveyor and transfer systems.
• Knowledge of Paint applications and standards
• Knowledge of ( TOYOPAC , T-PAC , JKK , QRB )
• Knowledge of ( TIS and THS , DX system , Yokoten)
• Knowledge of ( Jishuken , Andon, Kandban, Heijunka, Jidoka )
• Knowledge of Process control equipment viz. PLC’s, DX, Proximity switches, photocells etc.
• High level of computer literacy is needed for this position. (Excel, Word, Auto Cad)

COMPETENCIES:

• Accurate Information gathering and analysis
• Awareness and commitment to our mission
• Awareness of situations and Decisiveness
• Communication and sharing of mid-to-date-to-term plans
• Creation of innovative vision
• Establishing framework and systems for organisational review
• Feedback of evaluation results and long-term development of others
• Perseverance
• Strategic re-allocation of resources and review of work methods
• Suitable assignment and objective performance review