Process & Industrial Engineer - East London at Lear Corporation

Responsibilities :

• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) using SAP MRP system
• Comply with schedule for periodic BOM audits; and ensure timeous closure of findings
• Lead and implement engineering changes, with minimal investment and a drive for zero obsolescence
• Ensure effective process planning with the goal to maximize resource utilization
• Update and maintain standard work instructions (SWI)
• Conduct method and time studies as a tool to optimize resource planning
• Review and manage Process FMEA using APiS software
• Assume responsibility for the receipt and accurate control of patterns and/or CAD data
• Generate cutting programs to create cut-parts for the manufacture of trim covers
• Where needed, ensure cutting dies are manufactured according to customer specifications and/or CAD data
• Liaise with suppliers and ensure adherence to latest engineering revision levels
• Update and maintain plant layout drawings using AutoCAD
• Assume responsibility for the submission of BOMs to IMDS and liaise with IMDS team for approvals
• Comply with all relevant Lear procedures and policies

Educational Requirements :

• NDip / B-Tech Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (or any equivalent qualification)
• 3 – 5 years working experience
• A proven track record in the automotive industry

Special Requirements :

• Good communication skills
• Be able to function autonomously
• Knowledge of Lectra and Gerber cutting machines would be beneficial
• A solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing would be beneficial
• Knowledge of the following software's would be beneficial: SAP MRP system; APiS FMEA; AutoCAD
• Have a firm grasp of the MS Office package