Process Manufacturing EngineerLocation: Johannesburg, ZA
Company: Alstom
Vacancy Process Manufacturing Engineer Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply. Gibela's journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.
Gibela stands as Africa's largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavours to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.
We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Process Manufacturing Engineer position within the Process & Manufacturing Engineering Department. The position will report to the Process & Manufacturing Engineering Manager and is based in Dunnottar, Nigel (Gauteng Province).
Job Purpose: Evaluating new, existing processes & layouts and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.Key Responsibilities: 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 specifications 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.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 bad quality of something.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.Minimum Requirements: B-tech/Degree or ND Mechanical/Industrial.3 years' experience in manufacturing (Railway experience will be advantageous).Advanced knowledge of 2D (AutoCAD) & 3D CAD (CATIAV5, ProENG…).Special Requirements: 3 years + experience in technical investigations, shop floor layouts and assembly work for automotive/rail industries.Previous work in a manufacturing environment.Line balancing experience.Proven experience - Industrial and lean manufacturing processes.Closing Date: 12 December 2024
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