Production EngineerFunctional area: Production
Onsite or Remote: Onsite
Primary Skills: Critical Thinking, Coaching and Mentoring, Analytical
Country/Region: ZA
City: Johannesburg
Company name: Innovative Mining Products (Pty) Limited
Date of posting: Nov 19, 2024
Education and Experience RequirementsB.Sc. Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalentPR Eng (advantageous)Mechanical Production Development and Machine designLean experience - Continuous ImprovementAbility to use Mechanical CAD systemsAutodesk InventorAutoCADProcesses OptimizationMetallurgical ExperienceAbility to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
Self-managing; works well under little supervisionHighly motivated and enthusiasticSelf-starter with the ability to work under pressureTechnically astute with the ability to quickly grasp new conceptsDiligence in completing a given taskGood communication skills at various levelsAbility to assess priority levels and respond accordinglyAbility to interpret general instructions into specific task listFlexibility to adapt to a changing environmentStrong engineering administrationCollaboration and teamworkMain TasksQuality Control Assist and support in day-to-day production quality controlInvestigate problems, analyze root causes through team collaboration and derive resolutions by using problem-solving toolsImprovement projects related to QCSupport Continuous improvement and Lean implementationSupport the roll out of Internal Lean production processesDevelop process improvements to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize productionProvide engineering support for production and maintenance activities to ensure maximum productionAssist with developing standard operating procedures and equipment specifications for production activities where neededEvaluate current production activities and make recommendations for improvements through continuous improvement and lean manufacturingTrain Production teams on Lean tools - Train the trainerDrawingsEnsure production equipment drawings, specifications and documentation are completed to standardFactory layouts (2D)Mechanical drawingsManuals, specificationsContractorsNegotiate costsManage contractor safety documentationEnsure all contractors working on NCM sites are following safe practicesManage timeous and proper execution of projectsProject ManagementResponsible for production continuous improvement projectsEnsure adequate design review and communication sessions with the relevant business unitConduct feasibility studies as and when requiredPrepare technical drawings, layouts and designs required for constructionProvide project close out documentationIdentify technical and related improvements to equipmentGeneral communication and reportingInteract with production team to ensure that production needs and expectations are understood and achievedProvide technical assistance to maintenance/production personnel for completed projectsOther reasonable responsibilities and duties requested by ManagerEpiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18,200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epiroc.com.
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