Senior Industrial Engineer - Pretoria at Tharisa

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you are responsible for continuously improving the manufacturing processes within METQ, instating a Production System, and making use of World Class Manufacturing LEAN tools to continuously drive efficiency improvements and waste eliminations. All this within the set frameworks of safety, quality, delivery reliability, and costs.

Define and validate the detailed manufacturing process for all products. Create industrial documentation, define industrial master data and set the manufacturing method time. Drive continuous improvement actions and industrialize product and process changes.

Job Role

• Process Optimization: Senior industrial engineers are tasked with analysing current manufacturing and production processes to identify areas where efficiency can be improved. This may involve conducting time and motion studies, analysing production data, and implementing changes to streamline operations.
• Quality Control: Ensuring that products meet quality standards is crucial. Senior industrial engineers often design and implement quality control systems to monitor production output, identify defects or issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain high product quality. Not limited but including 
• Quality Inspection: Conducting inspections and testing of raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications and regulatory requirements. This involves using various measurement tools, instruments, and testing equipment to perform accurate evaluations.
•  Quality Control Processes: Implementing and monitoring quality control processes and procedures to identify defects, non-conformities, or deviations from quality standards. Quality technicians may participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes to address issues and prevent recurrence.
•  Problem Solving and Analysis: Assisting in the investigation and resolution of quality issues or customer complaints. Quality technicians may use quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Pareto analysis, Fishbone diagrams) to analyse data, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions. 
• Supplier Quality Management: Collaborating with suppliers to evaluate incoming materials and components. May perform inspections on incoming shipments, verify supplier documentation, and communicate quality requirements to suppliers.
• Cost Analysis and Reduction: They are responsible for conducting cost analyses to identify areas where costs can be reduced without sacrificing product quality or worker safety. This may involve evaluating material usage, labour costs, and overhead expenses to find efficiencies. Primary goal is to aid Bill of Materials for further Kaizen & VAVE improvements.
• Project Management: Senior industrial engineers often lead or oversee projects aimed at improving processes or implementing new systems. This includes defining project scope, setting timelines, allocating resources, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Supply Chain Management: They may be involved in optimizing supply chain processes to ensure the timely delivery of materials and components needed for production. This includes working with suppliers to improve delivery schedules, reduce lead times, and manage inventory levels effectively.
• Training and Supervision: Senior industrial engineers may mentor and supervise junior engineers or production staff, providing guidance on best practices, safety protocols, and process improvements. They may also conduct training sessions to ensure that staff are knowledgeable and competent in their roles.
• Continuous Improvement: Implementing a culture of continuous improvement is essential. Senior industrial engineers lead initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen to continually enhance processes, eliminate waste, and drive overall operational excellence.
• Health and Safety: Ensuring a safe working environment is paramount. Senior industrial engineers often collaborate with safety professionals to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, implement ergonomic improvements, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: They analyse production data and performance metrics to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on operational efficiency and improvements. This involves using software tools and systems to gather, interpret, and present data in a meaningful way.
• Research and Development: Depending on the industry, senior industrial engineers may be involved in research and development activities to innovate new products or processes that can enhance competitiveness and meet evolving market demands.

Requirements

• Grade 12 NQF Level 4
• Mechanical / Industrial Engineering Qualification – B/Tech Degree or equivalent
• MS Office & MS Project
• 3- 5 years similar experience in Process/Production/Manufacturing engineering role.    
• Experience of world class manufacturing environment & knowledge of production systems will be beneficial.
• Technical knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, writing manufacturing work instructions, line balancing.