JUNIOR ENGINEER

SUMMARY:
Junior Engineer - Manufacturing | Urgent 
Western Cape - Ottery
R28 000 - R33 000 CTC per month 

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related
• 2-5 years relevant experience within the Manufacturing Industry 
• Only apply if you come from the MANUFACTURING industry
• Relevant quality system and certification as required
• Technical Process Support: Industrialise and maintain product processes to ensure effective and goal driven startups and process sustainability for the setting and processing team
• Gather data and perform basic analysis to support production processes and engineering projects. Identify trends, issues, or areas for improvement
• Ensure machine reliability as per requirements of the setters
• Monitor operations and effect corrective action as necessary to maintain product quality
• Control scrap (waste) objectives
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Identify process related issues or problems and propose solutions
• Ensure effective use of equipment in line with company policies, production objectives and OHS Act
• Ensure company assets to your care and for your use are maintained and are in good working condition
• Train electrical, setting and processing teams as required on best practice re use of tools and processes to be used in daily work as appropriate
• Assist in the implementation of new systems or software to enhance productivity
• Maintain detailed records of work processes, changes and outcomes
• Inventory and Resource Management: Monitor and manage inventory of technical supplies and equipment
• Order and purchase necessary equipment and materials as directed / required for daily use or projects
• Health and Safety: Ensure and enforce that aspects in area of responsibility conform to health and safety requirements
• Maintain housekeeping standards in area of responsibility (e.g. ensure cleanliness assigned machines and areas)
• Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues
• Report any accidents, incidents and near misses
• Quality: Apply the company’s quality principles and standards
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Food Safety System Certification (FSSC): Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should
• Apply the site’s food safety principles and standards
• Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager
• Comply to and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Company’s FSMS (Food Safety Management System)
• Self-development and Growth: Realistic assessment of own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses
• Keep abreast of innovation and technical improvements for further self development and the development of the company
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Self-Management
• Leadership and interpersonal relationship
• Product and service quality
• General: Ensure team knows what to do and where to find information if you are not available
• Inform yourself about and apply the company's principles and standards
• Set an example, be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave
• Sound understanding of drawings
• Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing
• Sound knowledge on H&S and safe working procedures
• Technical knowledge of process, inclusive of equipment, raw materials, moulds, downstream equipment, run in department