Process Engineer at Government Printing Works

REQUIREMENTS :

• Relevant NQF level 6/7 qualification in Process/Industrial/Mechanical/Material/Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• 5 years’ proven experience in a manufacturing/printing environment of which 3 years should be at junior management level in a Technical Projects/Process Engineering/Manufacturing environment. Travelling and extended working hours may be required.  

DUTIES :

• The developing and implementing of process improvements and technological upgrades applicable to the printing operations of the GPW. Control systems designed to minimise costs and production challenges.
• Production standards designed in co-operation with the Process Engineer, Management and user personnel. Undertake, with the Process Engineer, cost analysis and estimated production costs. Design, with the Process Engineer, the layout of facilities and determine staff/resource requirements. Implementation and maintenance of management systems, in relation to quality, environmental management, safety, business continuity and cyber security.
• Undertaking the review of production schedules, processes, specifications, and related information. Produce standards designed in co-operation with the Industrial Engineer, management and user personnel. Produce schedules, processes, and specifications designed according to best practice standards. Test automated equipment and processes. Design production processes that will maximise efficiency and waste reduction.
• Conduct research, on printing equipment trends. Research on printing equipment trends nationally and internationally, to ensure effective and efficient utilisation of printing equipment. Advise management on future printing equipment to be procured, with an estimation of cost versus benefits. Design and test automated machinery/equipment/processes. Optimise the efficiency of printing equipment. Develop, the master plan for equipment utilisation.
• Ensure that Master Plan for equipment utilisation developed to reduce wastage and the reduction thereof. Improve efficiency of printing equipment. Improve effective and efficient utilisation of equipment. Optimise of all resources in the production process. Undertake the planning of the retirement of ageing machinery/ equipment and the implementation of new equipment.
• Establish pro-actively lifespan of equipment and plan the procurement of new equipment. Procure new equipment, implement and train staff members for new processes. Develop and provide instructions and manuals on the utilisation and maintenance of new equipment.