Mechanical Engineer

Role Description

• Conduct detailed current-state analysis of the production facility, including production processes, material flow and quality-control systems.
• Map end-to-end production and material-flow processes from Production Stores through assembly and final QC.
• Conduct time and motion studies, station cycle-time analysis and identify bottlenecks, delays and non-value-adding activities.
• Develop and implement standardised production processes, standard work and workstation requirements.
• Develop practical, visual and controlled assembly manuals and work instructions for truck models and variants.
• Define assembly sequences, parts, tools, torque specifications, critical quality points and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and optimise Production Stores processes, including receiving, storage, picking, kitting, line-side supply and material replenishment.
• Develop production systems capable of supporting the required takt time, line balancing and daily production targets.
• Determine manpower, skills, tooling, equipment, WIP and material requirements for production stations.
• Establish effective quality gates, in-station quality controls and final QC processes.
• Monitor defects, rework and production quality and implement root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Establish a closed-loop After-Sales-to-Factory feedback process to ensure field issues are rapidly investigated and resolved.
• Drive corrective actions from problem identification through implementation, verification and formal closure.
• Implement approved process improvements directly on the factory floor.
• Support pilot builds, production trials, time studies and process validation.
• Develop and monitor production KPIs, including cycle times, first-pass quality, rework, material shortages and corrective actions.
• Train production, Stores and QC personnel on new processes, work instructions and standard work.
• Establish document control, revision control and continuous-improvement processes.
• Work closely with Production, Stores, Quality, Engineering, After-Sales and Management to ensure effective implementation of improvements.

Role Requirements

• Eng, BSc, BTech or equivalent qualification in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3–7 years' relevant manufacturing or production engineering experience.
• Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, truck or heavy manufacturing will be highly advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of:
• Lean Manufacturing
• Process mapping
• Standard work
• Line balancing
• Time and motion studies
• Takt and cycle-time analysis
• Material flow
• Root-cause analysis
• Corrective and preventive action
• Quality-control processes
• Strong technical documentation and visual work-instruction development skills.
• Good knowledge of production KPIs and data analysis.
• Advanced spreadsheet and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, BOMs and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Location: In person