ASSISTANT ENGINEER

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

1. Technical support — troubleshoot production and engineering problems.

2. Process improvement — improve manufacturing methods, quality, cost, and cycle time.

3. Engineering documentation — prepare drawings, specifications, work instructions, reports, and records.

4. Product development — assist with design, testing, validation, and implementation.

5. Problem solving — investigate root causes of technical and production issues and implement corrective actions.

6. Production support — work with production, quality, and suppliers to resolve technical issues.

7. Engineering projects — assist engineers with trials, machine/process capability studies, and new equipment or process implementation.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

1. Technical documentation and reporting — maintain engineering records, reports, drawings, and work instructions.

2. Data collection and analysis — collect production/quality data and identify trends or improvement opportunities.

3. Coordination — communicate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and suppliers on engineering matters.

4. Inspection and verification support — assist with dimensional checks, testing, trials, and process validation.

5. Continuous improvement — support Kaizen, cost reduction, productivity, and process optimisation activities.

6. Training support — assist in preparing technical training and work instructions for operators.

7. Equipment and tooling support — help evaluate, modify, and maintain manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling.

8. Compliance support — assist with maintaining engineering processes according to applicable standards, customer requirements, and company procedures.