Process Technician at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary role will be the design of the production processes, undertaking operational analysis, work design and methods engineering and, where appropriate reviewing opportunities for simplification of tasks for improved effectiveness while ensuring the product meets all the desired quality and dimensional specifications

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance to the Quality Operating System and coach team members as required. 
• Confirm proper tools are being utilized to ensure product and process quality.
• Confirm work areas adhere to 5S standards of workplace organization, and workstations are free of debris and contamination.
• Ensure EOS standards are adhered to and identify additional opportunities.
• Coach and support Team Leaders to achieve SQDCPME objectives through standardized work.
• Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities (ANDON), and confirm closure of concerns.
• Assist Work Groups as required to maintain production flow consistent with cycle time requirements.
• Adhere to and modify Time & Data Management to promote, support, and coach a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the team.
• Verify and maintain documentation (OJT, Versatility, and Mandatory Training).
• Create a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team member’s respect each other.
• Ensure Work Group members are appropriately recognized for the accomplishments.
• Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the area.
• Facilitate Results Process through utilization of standard processes and tools.
• Drive continuous improvement on systemic abnormalities to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the acceptable standard(s).
• Plan and implement revisions and improvements to meet the new standards as the manufacturing operating systems mature.
• Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills.
• Mentor, nurture, develop teams to own working together, modeling the Ford values and expected behaviors.
• Create a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, and trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people.
• Proactively recognize the team’s accomplishments and improve morale.
• Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required.

Performance Measures /Success Criteria 

• Improve Framing Line equipment uptime using data analysis and CMM trend monitoring.
• Develop and implement short-, medium- and long-term improvement plans for implementation within the assembly process.
• Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies an ongoing model introduction.
• Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented while ensuring part and product quality.
• Optimization of processes to meet objectives of lowering cost and/or improving productivity. 
• Providing assistance in the assembly and maintenance of engineering and other technical files

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 

• Good Behavioral And Leadership Skills
• Excellent English Oral and Written communication
• Ability To Analyze And Interpret Data Analysis
• Good Team Work Ability
• Self-Motivated And Results Driven Individual
• Read mechanical and assembly schematics to ensure specifications, adherence to standards are met
•  Troubleshoot equipment and processes and manage calibration of equipment and tooling.
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of assembly processes including welding processes
• Fault Finding and Continuous Improvement Execution and Implementation

Qualifications and Experience 

• National Diploma or degree: Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering 
• 3-4 Years Part / Product Assembly Experience