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Process Engineer/Heat Jobs in Kariega, South Africa at Abantu Staffing Solutions
Position: Process Engineer (Heat)
Location: Kariega
Minimum Requirements
A degree in Manufacturing Engineering or N6
2-4 years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment
Gear manufacturing experience coupled with machining experience is highly beneficial
Ability to update and maintain all Control Plans and FMEA RPN reduction activities
Experience in coordinating and improving process capabilities throughout the plant
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and knowledge of GD&T
Strong initiative and the ability to work well in a team environment
Good understanding of core tools
Responsibilities
Maintain all PPAP documentation, including PFMEA, flow charts, Control Plans, process sheets, and operator instructions
Specify and improve manufacturing control systems to ensure safety and efficiency
Modify SAP / Mapics process routing for new material or model releases
Improve right-first-time (RFT) and FTT metrics through data analysis and process improvements
Document process changes following the change management system
Implement controls and policies to ensure equipment safety
Develop and maintain project timing plans
Assist department members in achieving objectives
Participate in cross-functional APQP meetings for project launches
Collaborate with project management, applications engineering, and design engineering teams to ensure product manufacturability and proper planning
Develop and validate new model variants to meet APQP gateways from concept to PSW, including customer-run at the rate
Document process capacity and seek continual bottleneck improvements
Ensure technical requirements are captured from PFMEA and control plans, specified in tenders, ordered, and validated via PPAP
Maintain action plans and trackers for improvement themes
Report on action progress in regular meetings
Conduct GR&R, capability studies, and detection tests to ensure process robustness and defect-free deliveries
Work with maintenance and controls teams to reassess equipment/process design to prevent downtime
Provide process support for equipment diagnostics
Design and modify jigs, fixtures, and tooling
Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office (Visio, Project) is preferred
Travel as necessary to support operations and affiliates
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Title: Process Engineer/Heat
Company: Abantu Staffing Solutions
Location: Kariega, South Africa
Category: Engineering (Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering)
