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ROLE SUMMARY
Perform And Implement TCF Automated Intelligent System (AIS) Functions for Continuous Improvement to achieve SQDCPME objectives.
POSITION DETAILS
- Attend all meeting’s laid out in the Process Technician Time and Data, as well as ad hoc meetings as per business requirements.
- Deliver on assignments on time that are assigned during these meetings.
- Implement new standards which are issued.
- Confirm and maintain current standards that are in place.
- Ensure team members are adhering to all the standards at all times.
- Support issues raised by the teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage the changes in area of responsibility (MTC)
- Understand and implement Engineering Changes of processes.
- Understand MTC and verify packages and assist with implementation in the area of responsibility.
- Do 1 HOUR start-up before production starts and validate all TCF and Body shop AIS Error proofing system and Connections are Green.
- Configuration of online processes needed by Processes Technicians and Process Coaches.
- Understanding and feeding back error proofing issues: Use of Error Proofing website and feeding back to Lead Engineer.
- First Line Support on addressing failures caused by AIS (Process Alignment).
- Remove Faulty equipment from the line, and understand what is causing the fault.
- Support Constraints meeting by providing of root causes and interim corrective action (ICA)/permanent corrective action (PCA).
- Set up AIS Components as spares, for quick reaction during breakdowns to improve reaction time.
- Identify Daily improvements on Error Proof system (Kaizens).
- Identify Near Misses.
- Support VOME on any new process changes which are error proof related.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend all meeting’s laid out in the Process Technician T&D, as well as adhoc meetings as per business requirements.
- Deliver on assignments on time that are assigned during these meeting.
- Implement new standards which are issued.
- Confirm and maintain current standards that are in place.
- Ensure team members are adhering to all the standards at all times.
- Support issues raised by the teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage changes in area of responsibility (MTC)
- Understand and implement Engineering Changes of processes.
- Understand MTC and verify package and assist with implementation in area of responsibility.
- Do 1 HOUR start-up before production starts and validate all TCF and Body shop AIS Error proofing system and Connections are Green.
- Configuration of online processes needed by Processes Technicians and Process Coaches.
- Understanding and feeding back error proofing issues: Use of Error Proofing website and feeding back to Lead Engineer.
- First Line Support on addressing failures caused by AIS (Process Alignment).
- Remove Faulty equipment from the line and understand what is causing the fault.
- Support Constraints meeting by providing of Root Causes and ICA/PCA.
- Set up AIS Components as spares, for quick reaction during breakdowns to improve reaction time.
- Identify Daily improvements on Error Proof system (Kaizens).
- Identify Near Misses.
- Support VOME on any new process changes which are error proof related.
QUALIFICATIONS
- National Diploma in IT/ Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years within the Automotive process engineering industry
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Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Drive factors such as Safety, Quality and Productivity, to ensure objectives are met through following and executing standardized maintenance work.
- Verify that the assembly facility is running safely and consistently with minimal maintenance impact.
- Ensure PM/CM/EM are done with integrity and quality and Facilities are maintained to the standards.
- Execute maintenance tasks and assignments in area of responsibility.
- Support, drive and raise Kaizen’s (Continuous Improvement) projects to improve equipment uptime and availability.
- Meet and implement MOS standards and processes and achieve output targets of JPH, TTT, MTTR, MTBF and PM/CM completion.
- Support and develop short term actions through the Paynter processes and reviews.
- Develop weekend work plans and ensure spares and consumables are available to complete scheduled tasks in responsible areas.
- Basic administration of maintenance documents for corrective actions resolution
- Ensure Integrity in work tasks undertaken and identify improvement opportunities.
Performance Measures / Success Criteria
- +95% Equipment Availability
- Reduce breakdown Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Increase Equipment MTBF
- PM completion ratio of > 97%
- No Open Work Orders > Three months
- Develop and implement short, medium and long-term improvement plans for implementation within the automated systems and equipment.
- Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies with continuous monitoring of equipment using FIS.
- Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
- Fault finding ability, Electrical and Mechanical
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Siemens S7 and Allen Bradly PLC fault finding and programming skills.
- Kawasaki BX, MX, ZX series Robot fault finding, repair and programming skill.
- HMI –Win CC Scada, Allen Bradley Panel View fault finding ability.
- SEW – Drive fault finding and programming skill.
- Robotic welding experience (Resistance/MIG).
- Good Behavioral Skills
- Excellent English Oral and Written communication
- Ability To Analyze and Interpret Data Analysis
- Good Teamwork Ability
- Self-Motivated And Results Driven Individual
- Read mechanical and electronic schematics to ensure specifications, adherence to standards is met.
- Troubleshoot equipment, ensure correct linking and error logging to individual pieces of equipment.
- Extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic and digital controls systems, experience to test, and writes modifications in multiple languages of systems software (Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Rockwell).
- Strong understanding of conveyors system programming and body tooling techniques, in addition to networking understanding, Ethernet, remote IO, Profibus and Wireless Networks.
- Fault Finding and Continuous Improvement Execution and Implementation
Qualifications and Experience
- National Diploma or degree: Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/ Automation Engineering
- 5 - 10 Years Automation and Maintenance Experience Preferably in the Chassis/Body Construction Assembly Field
- Experienced with a number of systems, expert in at least one area and working knowledge of a number of other areas of specialization.
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POSITION DETAILS
- Provide direction and leadership and prioritize the activities of the Paint shop, Final Chassis Area launch team.
- Develop and manage the Paint shop, Final Chassis Area launch plan.
- Participate in the virtual DPA-5 process to:
- Provide manufacturing input to plant and VO engineering teams during the Virtual Build activities.
- Supply current-state eQPS job instruction sheets and Cycle Line Layout (CLL) ACAD drawings
- Verify the Bill of Material (B.O.M.) and the Bill of Process (B.O.P.)
- Identify and address high-hurt issues early
- Validate product/process compatibility, logging all discovered issues, communicating them to the Launch Team, and managing their resolution.
- Represent the Paint shop, Final Chassis area in all launch activities and at each gateway review.
- Communicate all concerns to the launch team for coordination and resolution.
- Communicate the Paint shop, Final Chassis Area launch plans and issues to the other area launch leaders.
- Lead Workstation Readiness.
- Lead Zone with Manufacturing team.
- Support all PMT Leaders
- Establish critical characteristics and apply design for manufacturing / assembly (DFM / DFA) principles.
- Coordinate tooling and facility changes and equipment installations with the Tooling & Facilities engineer.
- Select Paint shop, Final Chassis Area Product Specialists (PSG's) and Tooling Specialists (TSG's) and provide leadership and direction to the group.
- Develop and implement the Paint shop, Final Chassis Area control plans.
- Develop a Paint shop, Final Chassis Area training plan with the LPWR Leader
- Lead and Manage the PSO
- Manage VOW
- Lead Whiteboard Build Issues Meeting to resolution with Quality Engineer.
- Review all Final Chassis Area product changes, understanding the differences relative to the current product and their impact to the Final Chassis area facilities, tooling and processes
- Review recommended process changes with the staff engineers
- Work with the launch team to ensure that all representative tooling is in place and ready to support the pre-production builds
- Assist the production personnel during the pre-production builds
- Identify, track and resolve tooling, process and design concerns encountered during the builds
- Develop repair standards with the Staff Engineers, the Final Chassis Area Production Coordinator and the Product Specialists
- Serve as the main interface between the launch team and the maintenance supervisors
- Maintain training and versatility charts for all maintenance employees
- Oversee the development of the Cycle Line Layout (CLL) drawing
- Lead the Product Specialists in the development of preliminary eQPS job instruction sheets
- Assist the LPWR Leader to review the equipment documentation and the technical training materials
- Assist the Tooling & Facilities Engineer with coordinating plant participation in the tooling vendor design reviews and equipment buyoffs
- Deliver the Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) and FTPM strategies for the Final Chassis Area.
- Lead the Tooling & Equipment Specialists to establish maintenance schedules and spare parts requirements with input from the Paint Area Maintenance Department.
- Serve as the main interface between the launch team and the zone supervisors
- Validate Allocation Planning Tool (APT) work element allocations and validate workstation capability
- Identify and classify all base, difficult and critical jobs in the Final Chassis area
- Develop final eQPS and job instruction sheets
- Develop a comprehensive plan with the LPWR Leader to train and certify all direct and indirect employees on their job elements. Maintain training and versatility charts for all employees within the Final Chassis Area.
- Support the 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift/crew build and training requirements.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA
- Budget control
- Launch Capable Process
- Zero Ergonomic Process
- Delivery of Facility to Net JPH
- Improvement in External Quality Data/High Hurts
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)
- Motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. Able to elicit cooperation from a variety of resources.
- Able to work with a diverse team and adapt communication styles and content to appropriate audiences.
- Effective communication skills to mediate disputes and uncover hidden objections or concerns.
- Able to anticipate and resolve problems before they happen.
- Must display strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System.
- Must demonstrate the ability to execute to achieve results, while organizing and managing multiple priorities
- Must have the ability to serve as a strong and confident technical mentor to the production organization (both hourly and salaried)
- Must have strong written and verbal communications skills
- MODAPTS Certification
- GSPAS knowledge
QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Mechanical, Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of +3 years production environmental Experience
- 2 years industry experience and / or strong exposure to large-scale manufacturing environments/ workforces & Launch
- 3 Years Management/Leadership experience
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Requirements/eligibility to apply:
- Applicants are required to have successfully completed their BTech or Degree in their disciplines with a pass rate of 65% or higher.
- Applicants who have not yet concluded their studies, will not be considered for the program.
Your application will only be considered complete if you attach ALL of the following documents (If you are struggling to load multiple documents, please put the required attachments into 1 file/pdf and submit.)
- Full CV
- Copy of ID document
- Copy of matric certificate
- Copy of university academic transcripts
- Qualification certificate
The following opportunity is available to apply for:
Department: Field of Study
- Manufacturing BTECH/ BENG/ BSC: Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronic, Industrial, and Metallurgical Engineering
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Requirements/eligibility to apply:
- Applicants are required to have successfully completed their BTech or Degree in their disciplines with a pass rate of 65% or higher.
- Applicants who have not yet concluded their studies, will not be considered for the program.
Your application will only be considered complete if you attach ALL of the following documents (If you are struggling to load multiple documents, please put the required attachments into 1 file/pdf and submit).
- Full CV
- Copy of ID document
- Copy of matric certificate
- Copy of university academic transcripts
- Qualification certificate
The following opportunity is available to apply for:
Department: Field of Study
- Marketing & Sales BCOM: Marketing & Sales
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Requirements/eligibility to apply:
- Applicants are required to have successfully completed their BTech or Degree in their disciplines with a pass rate of 65% or higher.
- Applicants who have not yet concluded their studies, will not be considered for the program.
Your application will only be considered complete if you attach ALL of the following documents (If you are struggling to load multiple documents, please put the required attachments into 1 file/pdf and submit).
- Full CV
- Copy of ID document
- Copy of matric certificate
- Copy of university academic transcripts
- Qualification certificate
The following opportunity are available to apply for:
Department: Field of Study
- Human Resources BTECH/ BCOM: HR / Industrial Psychology
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Requirements/eligibility to apply:
- Applicants are required to have successfully completed their BTech or Degree in their disciplines with a pass rate of 65% or higher.
- Applicants who have not yet concluded their studies, will not be considered for the program.
Your application will only be considered complete if you attach ALL of the following documents (If you are struggling to load multiple documents, please put the required attachments into 1 file/pdf and submit).
- Full CV
- Copy of ID document
- Copy of matric certificate
- Copy of university academic transcripts
- Qualification certificate
The following opportunity is available to apply for:
Department: Field of Study
- Product Development BTECH/ BENG/ BSC: Mechatronics, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
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Requirements/eligibility to apply:
- Applicants are required to have successfully completed their BTech or Degree in their disciplines with a pass rate of 65% or higher.
- Applicants who have not yet concluded their studies, will not be considered for the program.
Your application will only be considered complete if you attach ALL of the following documents (If you are struggling to load multiple documents, please put the required attachments into 1 file/pdf and submit).
- Full CV
- Copy of ID document
- Copy of matric certificate
- Copy of university academic transcripts
- Qualification certificate
The opportunity below is available to apply for:
Department: Field of Study
- Government Affairs BCOM: International Affairs, International Relations; Political Science; Corporate Communications; International Business.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary role will be the design of the production processes, undertaking operational analysis, work design and methods engineering and, where appropriate reviewing opportunities for simplification of tasks for improved effectiveness while ensuring the product meets all the desired quality and dimensional specifications
Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Ensure compliance to the Quality Operating System and coach team members as required.
- Confirm proper tools are being utilized to ensure product and process quality.
- Confirm work areas adhere to 5S standards of workplace organization, and workstations are free of debris and contamination.
- Ensure EOS standards are adhered to and identify additional opportunities.
- Coach and support Team Leaders to achieve SQDCPME objectives through standardized work.
- Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities (ANDON), and confirm closure of concerns.
- Assist Work Groups as required to maintain production flow consistent with cycle time requirements.
- Adhere to and modify Time & Data Management to promote, support, and coach a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the team.
- Verify and maintain documentation (OJT, Versatility, and Mandatory Training).
- Create a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team member’s respect each other.
- Ensure Work Group members are appropriately recognized for the accomplishments.
- Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the area.
- Facilitate Results Process through utilization of standard processes and tools.
- Drive continuous improvement on systemic abnormalities to prevent reoccurrence.
- Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the acceptable standard(s).
- Plan and implement revisions and improvements to meet the new standards as the manufacturing operating systems mature.
- Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills.
- Mentor, nurture, develop teams to own working together, modeling the Ford values and expected behaviors.
- Create a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, and trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people.
- Proactively recognize the team’s accomplishments and improve morale.
- Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required.
Performance Measures /Success Criteria
- Improve Framing Line equipment uptime using data analysis and CMM trend monitoring.
- Develop and implement short-, medium- and long-term improvement plans for implementation within the assembly process.
- Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies an ongoing model introduction.
- Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented while ensuring part and product quality.
- Optimization of processes to meet objectives of lowering cost and/or improving productivity.
- Providing assistance in the assembly and maintenance of engineering and other technical files
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
- Good Behavioral And Leadership Skills
- Excellent English Oral and Written communication
- Ability To Analyze And Interpret Data Analysis
- Good Team Work Ability
- Self-Motivated And Results Driven Individual
- Read mechanical and assembly schematics to ensure specifications, adherence to standards are met
- Troubleshoot equipment and processes and manage calibration of equipment and tooling.
- Extensive knowledge of a variety of assembly processes including welding processes
- Fault Finding and Continuous Improvement Execution and Implementation
Qualifications and Experience
- National Diploma or degree: Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering
- 3-4 Years Part / Product Assembly Experience
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POSITION DETAILS
- To maintain facility by completing all scheduled planned Maintenance – 100% completion
- To identify all corrective maintenance activities and have a proactive approach – 100% completion.
- Manage effective approach to Emergency Maintenance (EM) downtime.
- Effective root causes analysis towards downtime.
- Proactive approach to Maintenance Operating System (MOS).
- Responsible approach to all Safety standard regulations.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA
- +95% Equipment uptime
- Reduce breakdown Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
- 100% Area Preventative/Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) Completion
- Plan and execute maintenance activities in line with Maintenance Operating System (MOS).
- Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)
- Troubleshoot equipment problems. (Electrically, Mechanically)
- Robot teaching and program modifications.
- Robot Repair – Motor change, Gun zeroing, Load and save programs,
- Program offset, Understand Fault codes, Internal harness change, Gear change process, Pc card change and setup
- Proven Experience in Kawasaki/ Kuka Robots.
- PLC fault finding and programming in ladder.
- Experience in Allen Bradley ControlLogix/Siemens S7 PLCs.
- Know how to operate and program SCADA/HMI systems.
- Experience in Win CC Flex and FactoryTalk.
- Drive fault finding and programming.
- Experience in SEW, Siemens and Allen Bradley Drives and Motors.
- Electric resistance welding experience with the focus on maintaining the equipment. This includes cap changes.
- Experience in Bosh adaptive welding.
- Experience in Auto Sealer systems repair, fault finding and programing (SCA).
- Identify, troubleshoot and solve network related issues and problems efficiently utilizing monitoring tools and reference materials.
- Experience in Profibus, Profinet and Ethernet.
- Fault finding knowledge using E-plan.
- Proficient in transfer and hoist systems.
- Fixture, tooling design and manufacturing experience.
- Assembly Jig optimization to drive quality improvement.
- Behavioral Skill.
- Ability to convey accurate, detailed information verbally or in written form in English.
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- Accurately filling out daily reports e.g. Paynter charts, Corrective maintenance and so forth.
- Ability to work autonomously, think analytically and to make sound judgements.
- Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.
QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE
- National Diploma: Engineering Mechatronics or electrical OR
- N5 / N6 plus trade Millwright/Electrical
- Minimum of 2-3-year skilled Body shop experience working in maintenance department
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POSITION DETAILS
- Required to ensure that no defects leave his repair area to the next as well as to escalate to the area Team Leader & Process coach all recurring defects sent to his area from base department
- Understand the PTS
- Understand and interpret fault code
- Repair defects before they leave your zone
- Capture on QLS all repair bound visible defects and parts shortages not on campaign
- Maintain FTT above 95%
- Communicate & escalate all recurring defects from stations in your zone.
- Maintain the toolbox & tools in good condition
- Maintain the QLS, Inspection gauges & any inspection/repair electronic device in good condition
- Account for poor repairs from your zone
- Maintain Safety measures of tool related concerns
- Maintain the Inspection/Repair station in a good 5S standard
- Always maintain good PPE practices
- Ensure good end of shift reporting out & proper shift handover
PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA
- Ownership – required to hold themselves accountable and have good workmanship & Integrity
- Disciplined – required to focus on report writing
- Consistency – required to do the job right every time
- Team player – willing to support and give improvement ideas
- Good time keeping – always on time in station before start-up
- Communication (written) – Ability to write a clear and detailed report on torque concerns
- Communication (verbal) – Ability to express themselves fluently
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)
- Knowledge of PTS, Schematics and Wiring diagrams
- knowledge of VCM 3 AND ECATS MACHINES
- Knowledge of QLS
- Knowledge of approved Ford repair standards
- Computer literacy
- Analytical problem-solving skill
QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE
- Minimum N3(strictly auto electrician)
- Trade Test Certificate (Automotive Electrician)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience within the field
- Driver’s license
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