Tooling Engineer 1

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Tooling Engineer 1 Jobs in Johannesburg at ALSTOM

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

JOB TITLE: TOOLS ENGINEER – BOKSBURG – 6 MONTH CONTRACT
At Alstom, we create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
At Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd, we strive to deliver best in class locomotives to our customer for use of freight transportation on the railway corridors of South Africa.
Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Tools Engineer for our Traxx Africa project based in Boksburg.

THE PURPOSE OF THE TOOLS ENGINEER ROLE IS TO:
Evaluating new, existing processes & layouts and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
 Review, update and design the best jigs, Equipment for working production process
 Create and update shop floor layout
 Define better and cost-effective standard tooling for manufacturing.
 Develop equipment’s specification when necessary.
 During ramp up, improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards to meet 2 cars per day.
 Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of production process.
 Update Industrial Maturity Follow Up (IMFU).
 Update Equipment Maturity Follow Up (EMFU).
 Develop innovative solutions and ensure projects are completed on time.
 Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers.
 Provide suggestions during incident investigations.
 Analyse issues observed during manufacturing and create action plans using tools like QRQC.
 Development of instruction sheets with all information required on manufacturing process of each part or assembly.
 Create rework procedures in case of non-conformance
 Define consumable materials to be used on manufacturing process and also quantities.
 Process all documentation giving make or buy view (considering structure available on shop floor) and splitting properly all material between workstations.
 Jigs verification during manufacturing phase to ensure good quality parts are produced.
 Participate on concurrent engineering or design reviews always pushing design engineering to have the best design considering QCD. Propose changes and improvements to be implemented on design.
 Create Industrial Data Sheets to analyse each installation considering tools and devices required on manufacturing process, EHS risk analysis, Ergonomics, Method time evaluation and Macro Process.
 Support method time calculation and task sequences creation.

THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

 Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Degree
 Minimum of 5 years’ experiences within a CAD environment.
 Previous experience designing Jigs, fixtures, shop floor layouts and assembly work for automotive/rail industries
 Ability to read and understand schematics and drawings
 Previous worked in a manufacturing environment
 Jigs and layout simulation experience
 Proven experience – Industrial and lean manufacturing processes
 Basic understanding of ergonomic principles
 Technical experience of Methods Engineering, writing, and improving manufacturing work instructions, line balancing and control plans
 Experience in working with an ERP (such as SAP) for Bill of Materials, Routings, Configuration follow-up
 Working knowledge of Quality and Health & Safety standards and systems

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES
 Agile mindset
 Inclusive mindset
 Responsible mindset
 Advanced knowledge of 2D (AutoCAD) & 3D CAD (CATIAV5, ProENG…)
 Proficient MS Office skills
 Ability to see in color
 Fluent in English Verbal and Written
 Team Player. Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
 Self-Motivation
 Result driven
 Customer orientated
 Ability for problem-solving and efficient decision-making in environment
 Ability to work across sites/functions in a multi-cultural environment

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
We will recruit according to the requirements of our Company’s Employment Equity Plan.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

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Title: Tooling Engineer 1

Company: ALSTOM

Location: Johannesburg