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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: CPT005632/N

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Employer: Persona Staff

Our client a leading organization in the engineering and manufacturing sector based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities:Â

Responsible for identifying and prioritizing high frequency breakdowns as well as downtimes by analysing the production and maintenance data.
Conduct root cause analysis to determine underlying issues causing downtime.
Ensure that there are improvement proposals developed for each root cause including technical concepts, cost benefit analysis and feasibility.
Designing machine or process modifications (component redesign, system changes and process flow improvements) to address the root cause.
Develop and document step-by-step corrective action plans, procedures and technical specifications aligned to the downtime improvement goal.
Ensure the successful execution and commissioning of improvement plans, and monitor the results to verify the downtime has been reduced and the machine availability improves.
Optimize maintenance tools (CMMS or manual systems) to improve asset uptime, support integration and drive process efficiency.
Mapping and designing standardized maintenance logs, service schedules and performance checklists aligned with production priorities.
Documenting planned maintenance processes and translating them into system-compatible formats for future ERP integration.
Identifying and eliminating inefficiencies in the reactive maintenance structure through procedural redesign.
Ensure new or optimized maintenance processes are tested, validated with production data and implemented across the departments.
Conceptualizing machine and system improvements.
Ensure there is alignment with R&D, production and maintenance stakeholders during the development of improvement concepts.
Collaborate with the design and drafting department regarding approved concepts into finalized CAD drawings and technical documents.
Provide technical input, validate the bill of materials and reviewing specifications.
Driving and commissioning physical implementation and validation of design changes, etc.
Draft proposals, scope, timelines and risk analysis for improvement initiatives.
Obtain approvals via project proposals, specifications, NPRâs or ECPâs.
Planning and managing improvement project.
Ensure the projects stay within budget.
Update project tracking and take lead with commissioning and handover of implemented changes.
Weekly reporting on progress on corrective actions, root causes, proposed solutions and implementation status.
Ensure the teams are kept updated on corrective actions.
Maintain and update the corrective action tracking dashboard.
Make recommendations on reprioritizing improvement actions based on feedback.
Ensure the company specifications and documentation is updated by delegating to Administrators.

Requirements:

BTech / BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
Matric certification.
Advanced mathematical skills.
At least 5-7 years experience in a similar role / manufacturing background.
Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
Own transport.
Technical skills capabilities.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
An understanding of mechanical machinery.

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to natasha@personastaff.co.za
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
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PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
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More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
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