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Continuous Improvement Engineer
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Responsibilities:
- 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, NPRs or ECPs.
- 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.
- BTech / BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
- https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/C/Continuous-Improvement-Engineer-1198774-Job-Search-06-30-2025-04-28-45-AM.asp?sid=gumtree
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Requirements:Matric / National Senior Certificate.Recognized Section 13 Fitter and Turner Trade Test Certificate.35 years post-trade experience in a similar environment.Basic electrical and hydraulic knowledge.Experience with motor and gearbox assembly.Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team.Valid drivers license with reliable personal transport.Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.Responsibilities:Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on machinery and production equipment.Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs to minimize downtime.Manufacture, repair, and modify components using lathes, milling machines, and other workshop equipment.Assemble, install, and commission new machinery or production lines.Ensure machinery is correctly aligned, calibrated, and operating according to safety standards.Assist with motor and gearbox assembly.Conduct basic electrical and hydraulic maintenance tasks.Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering specifications.Conduct root-cause analysis on breakdowns and recommend improvements.Maintain accurate maintenance records and report on completed work.Support production teams with mechanical troubleshooting and adjustments.Adhere to all occupational health and safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized workshop.
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