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PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Manufacturing Engineer will be the main point of contact for all manufacturing technical troubleshooting. This role involves close collaboration with design teams to optimise product performance and manufacturability while maintaining high quality and efficiency in production. Developing efficient manufacturing processes, implementing continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshooting any production issues using initiative in achieving department and business objectives.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Primary point of contact of any manufacturing troubleshooting.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the design and manufacturability of products.
3. Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting of production issues, ensuring production simplification and cost, waste reduction.
4. Focused on Product improvements and changes, working closely with the shop floor and Engineering to bring rapid results.
5. Support validation and testing of new designs or design improvements, ensuring performance and reliability.
6. Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
7. Improve production efficiencies and maintain the product (and information) flow throughout the organisation.
8. Analyse Build data – Review Shop floor build data. Identify problem areas and issues. Investigate and make recommendations for improvement.
9. Assist in the design of fixturing, tooling and handling equipment.
10. Keep up to date with current manufacturing processes and maintain a good working knowledge of all product lines (Pumps, PDU’s and options).
11. Work Instructions – Support to help create, review and maintain work Instructions (Standard Works). Work with Shop floor Supervisor to ensure correct processes are documented, updated and adhered to.
12. Improvements – Communicate with Engineering and Suppliers to identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvements.
13. New Product Introduction – Assist in developing production processes, tooling and procedure for smooth introduction to assembly line.
14. Concession Requests – Manage and issue supplier concession requests. Work with Engineering to determine acceptance and maintain records for reference.
15. NCR’s – Ensure all rejected purchase parts are correctly recorded on NCR’s – responsibility for creating NCR’s is shared with the persons reporting the Issue.
16. Investigate Quality Issues – Internal Issues and CAR (Corrective Action Review)
17. Assist in management of buildings and facilities as required.
18. Any other duties as needed/required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
19. HNC from an accredited college or university
20. Minimum of two years of experience in product design, fluid flow, rotating equipment, leading projects.
21. Use of 3D modeling software (Solid Works)
22. Use of inspection equipment (CMM, Vernier and Micrometers)
23. Use of Microsoft Office, JDE systems or similar
IDEAL CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE:
24. Technical competence
25. Result focused
26. Team Player
27. Communication and business understanding
28. Planning and organising
29. Innovation and improvement
30. Able to effectively communicate with multiple level stakeholders.
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
31. Controlled environments – knowledge of controlled environment testing depending on industry application
32. Working with manufacturing equipment, tools and machinery
33. Compliance with health and safety protocols.
34. Collaborative office space – design reviews, process documentation may require working in an office setting
35. Physical requirements- this role may involve standing for periods of time, inspecting equipment and handling materials. Occasional lifting and bending.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
36. Design and R&D
37. Quality
38. Supply Chain
39. Production
40. Maintenance/facilities
VALUES
TRUST
41. Make and keep commitments
42. Be credible, competent, and transparent with the facts
43. Act with courage, candor and compassion
TEAM
44. Insist on winning together with integrity
45. Embrace diversity
46. Service before self
EXCELLENCE
47. Exercise discipline and focus
48. Make a positive impact
49. Build a legacy of greatness
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
Job Family: Engineering
Business Unit: Viking Pump