Process Engineer

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, MatLab)

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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