Junior Engineer

SUMMARY:
A manufacturer specializing in the production of plastic packaging solutions is looking for a Junior Engineer in Isando, Gauteng.

POSITION INFO:
Junior Engineer – Isando, Gauteng – R350 000 per Anum

Are you a skilled Junior Engineer looking for your next challenge?  We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our dynamic team in a permanent role.  If you consider yourself a responsible individual who can provide technical support towards the production and supporting engineering projects and processes to ensure the manufacturing of quality products, then this opportunity is for you!
Key Responsibilities:

• 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 regarding the 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.

• Monitor and manage inventory of technical supplies and equipment.
• Order and purchase necessary equipment and materials as directed/required for daily use or projects.

• Ensure and enforce that aspects in the area of responsibility conform to health and safety requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the area of responsibility (e.g., ensure cleanliness of assigned machines and areas).
• Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues.
• Report any accidents, incidents, and near misses.

• Apply the company’s quality principles and standards.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• 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 with and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Company’s FSMS (Food Safety Management System).

• 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.

• Ensure the 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 and be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave.
• The employee accepts that he/she may be required to carry out any other tasks as required by management based on operational requirements.

• Education: Grade 12 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Sound understanding of drawings.
  • Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing.
  • Sound knowledge of H&S and safe working procedures.
  • Technical knowledge of processes, inclusive of equipment, raw materials, moulds, and downstream equipment.
  • Relevant quality system and certification as required.
• Skills
  • Administration skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Fault-finding skills.
  • Installation of parts and related equipment.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to act decisively and urgently.
  • High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
  • Project management.
  • Software proficiency.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Able to make good business-aligned judgment decisions at an operational level whilst maintaining maintenance standards, practices, and procedures in line with defined and communicated authority and as per instructions.
  • Responsible for all activities linked to the position as defined.
  • Ensure escalation to the appropriate level of authority
  • Ensure transparent, responsive, and open communication between colleagues.

1. Detailed CV
2. Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
3. Copies of relevant qualifications