Process Engineer at Autocar

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial engineering or Equivalent
• 3-5 Years of engineering experience
• Experience in Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, 5S and visual management
• Understanding of time study/line balancing
• Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks Composer, and NX Unigraphics would be a benefit
• Willing to relocate to the USA
• Willing to travel overseas for variable periods
• South African Citizenship

Job Description:

The Process Engineer is responsible for manufacturing engineering, industrial and process engineering related functions within their scope of responsibility at Autocar. Key functions include day-to-day production and quality support, facilities and tooling development, project management and introducing new products/options into production. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to readily adjust to changing priorities, is innovative and self-driven and has a hands-on approach to problem solving while working well within a team.

Facilitate the seamless transition of new products and options into the production environment.  Perform all aspects of continuous improvement including but not limited to, implementing lean manufacturing practices, 5S and visual management, throughput improvements, quality improvements, safety and ergonomics, tooling and equipment development for the efficient assembly of severe duty class 8 trucks, etc.

Skills:

•          Strong analytical and technical skills to understand business practices.
•          Attention to detail
•          Excellent in task management
•          Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
•          Production-oriented and hands-on
•          Ability to work under pressure
•          Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)
•          Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills