Process Engineer (Paint) at Boikago Group

Introduction

• An automotive manufacturing company in the Eastern Cape is looking for Paint Process Engineer

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Evaluating the cleanliness of the bodies and Paint Shop Environs and Identify Dirt / Contaminants in all sections of the Plant.
• Supporting Production in the analysis, identification of the dirt and implement actions to eliminate it Develop and maintaining Dirt Library to be used as reference.
• Participating in workshops as part of continuous improvement program focusing on process improvements, layouts, tooling, material flow improvements, cost savings, manufacturing concepts, manpower planning and cycle time improvements.
• To liaise with internal customers and internal / external suppliers on potential projects and projects in progress to ensure that quality, cost and schedule standards are adhered to.
• Coordinating PVS build in order to optimize facilities, equipment, and plant-/process layouts and to get production sign off.
• Assisting with the start of production (S.O.P.) in order to ensure a smooth transition to the required production volume.
• Planning, implementing and controlling new processes procedures or production changes, and or facility tooling changes.
• Evaluating equipment and facilities and to upgrade or replace where needed.
• Supporting and assisting suppliers in the identification of the real cause of quality and process problems created by their products.

Education and Experience 

• National Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production / Operations Management.
• 3 years’ experience in Production environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process and material in the Paint Shop Environment.
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Computer Literacy
• Sound Technical knowledge with respect to materials.
• Proven analytical and innovative approach to problem solving
• Report Writing
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team