What are the responsibilities and job description for the INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER position at Robertson and Caine International Yachts?
Reporting to the factory Manager, the successful incumbent will work directly with other Industrial Engineers, Production Managers, Quality Control, Product Design and Development Teams to eliminate waste. They will devise efficient ways to use workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make better products and improve processes. Daily responsibility is focused on but not limited to safety, quality, manufacturing, model integration, and supporting strategic goals.
Key Job Functions
Key Job Functions
- Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, activities and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing and services.
- Coordinate problem solving activities on plant floor with multi-department resources.
- Figure out how to manufacture parts or products, or deliver services, with maximum efficiency.
- Establish operational methods and work standards using various work measurement techniques.
- Optimize use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment.
- Support manufacturing production teams to improve efficiency and resolve issues.
- Analyse existing operations and propose cost justified improvements.
- Optimize employee production and material efficiency through continuous improvement.
- Maintain high quality standards through on-the-floor interaction with employees to ensure quality and accuracy in each step of the production process.
- Play a key role in implementation of new processes, equipment, and products.
- Evaluate and design ergonomic workstations and material handling systems.
- Initiate, plan, execute, and control strategic projects to accomplish operations’ strategic goals.
- Minimum qualification: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or related field.
- Ideal qualification: BTech/ B- Degree (NQF level 7) Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering or related field.
- At least 3 years in a manufacturing/operations environment.
- Manufacturing experience especially in continuous improvement and elimination of waste.
- Able to initiate, plan, direct, and execute process improvement projects as part of a multi-functional team.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work with minimum direction and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
- Must possess good organisational and communication skills.
- Must have a team-oriented mind-set.
- Strong computer skills in order to analyse, organise and present data and information using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working CAD knowledge (Solid Works) preferred.
- A self-starter who takes a proactive approach and has good decision-making skills.
- A self-motivated individual who excels in a challenging environment.
- Exceptional planning, organising, communication and control skills.
- Able to motivate staff to meet desired outcomes.
- Troubleshooting abilities.
- Methodical / Systematic worker
- A self-motivated individual who excels in a challenging environment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Dependable / honest
- Able to work within a team
- Fluent in English
- A good perception of 3D space.
- Possess an eye for aesthetics, with awareness of current market needs.
- An interest in boating and boat building is advantageous to this role as the position will include practical product development, sea trials, and facilitating manufacturing.
- Decision making, problem solving and deadline driven
- Sailing experience will be advantageous.
- Experience with Syspro will be advantageous