Production Line Process Engineer

Purpose and Role

The Production Line Process Engineer is expected to be able to work both independently and as part of the Production team. This role requires the Production Line Process Engineer to self-start and work on his / her own initiative, ensuring the delegated work is scheduled and completed on time. As part of the production team, it is expected that the Production Line Process Engineer and other team members support each other by applying their areas of expertise as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support to the Probes Production Dept operations, monitoring the work practices and machine settings where applicable, raising job requests, where and when deemed necessary.

• Design and optimise processes, practices, workflows, and, with the overall goal of improving safety, efficiency, throughput times and quality using lean methodologies.

• Work in close collaboration with the Probes Technical team to identify areas of opportunity for process improvements, research appropriate solutions and alternative process methods.

• Analyse and assess processes, take measurements, carry out time studies, and interpret data.

• Oversee and support certain defined projects related to the Probes Production Dept assigned to process engineering, ensuring the correct implementation, execution and handing over of new production management systems supported by Process Engineering.

• Design and build, with the support of the company team, small jigs or semi-automated equipment related to process improvement.

• Participate in technical sourcing to support project proposals, budgeting and implementation.

• Prepare documentation and work instructions concerning day-to-day practices, operator work processes and/or procedures.

• Oversee and control the commissioning, operation, and handover of new process equipment for production.

• Involvement in the monitoring and management of materials in SAP and basic production tasks in ERP

• The employee may be requested from time to time, to perform other tasks as per company's exigencies.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• An MQF level 6 qualification in Engineering.

• Experience in designing and building small user-oriented automated and semi-automated equipment in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of process mapping, time study techniques, and other industrial engineering analytical tools.

• Awareness of lean manufacturing principles and their practical application.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and CAD.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.