Process engineer
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
R 300000 ZA Per annum
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (NQF 7)
Up to 5 years experience in Production/ Operations/ Process Engineering in a manufacturing environment
Computer literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP, ERP Systems and job-specific software systems)
Knowledge of production, process engineering, operational processes and related systems
PLC, HMI and Control Systems
Embedded Devices (Microcontroller, microprocessors)
Programming (C/C++, C#, Python)
Electronic Designing (Multisim, Ultiboard, Mat Lab)
Action-oriented
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Planning and organizing
Relationship building
Customer focused
RESPONSIBILITIES
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Researches new technical solutions (electronic, embedded)
Researches possibilities of prosed technologies (electronic, embedded)
Develops prototypes for testing and researched solutions
Designs and programs embedded systems for developments
Executes costing and BOMs development projects
Manages R and D projects
Research conducted/ performed
New solutions/ technological advancements proposed
Prototypes developed
Systems designed and programmed as per specification
Project plans developed and implemented
PROJECTS
Designs solutions for various projects
Designs electrical and control systems; electronic and schematics for projects
Designs and programs PLCs and computer applications for projects
Executes costing and BOMs for projects
Manages projects
Project plans in place
Provides feedback to stakeholders on project progress and issues
Project administration is updated and readily available
Projects compliant with departmental policies and procedures
FACTORY BREAKDOWNS
Assist with breakdowns regarding PLC, electronic and embedded systems
Debug and fix electronic PCB boards
Support rendered during breakdowns
Maintain technical equipment fully operational
Timelines adhered to
PROCESS ENGINEERING AND DOCUMENTATION
Performs feasibility studies on all aspects relating to processes and equipment
Performs statistical analysis of processes
Keeps abreast of technological developments/ advancements in the industry
Assists with process-related problem-solving and root cause analysis projects
Develops and updates process-specific checklists
Develop and manage core tools for areas responsible for
Updated process documentation
Create relevant documentation for new processes
Studies performed on processes and equipment
Outcomes of studies and statistical analysis utilized toward process improvement initiatives
Advancements and developments in process engineering research and findings utilized toward process improvement
Process engineering projects initiated and implemented successfully
Plans and checklists are available and updated
Core tools developed
Cost-saving initiatives presented and implemented
Updated process documentation
Create relevant documentation for new processes
COMPLIANCE
Operates within controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of the company
Identifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibility
Assists in the maintenance of a risk register, and reports discrepancies or areas of concern to management
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policy frameworks to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure
Compliance with applicable controls and procedures
Risks identified and monitored – risk register in place
Risks reported to the manager
Availability of documentation and records
Cost and expenditure monitored – waste minimized
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering the highest quality of services
Represents the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders
Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values
Reports to management on internal stakeholder-related matters
Maintains relationships following policies, procedures and legal, as well as stakeholder management system requirements
Stakeholder/ customer satisfaction index
Compliance with applicable legislation and regulations
Problem resolution promptly (comebacks minimized)
Compliance with applicable legislation and regulations
SLA requirements upheld
COST AND FINANCIAL CONTROL
Contribute to the budget preparation process
Promotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources
Monitors and controls expenditure against the budget, ensuring spending occurs within budgetary limits and company financial guidelines, and reports deviations to the direct manager
Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs
Budget input was provided and implemented successfully
Cost-saving initiatives presented and implemented
Waste prevented and expenditure minimized
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