Principal Engineer Prod Engineering (ND)

Purpose of the Role

To ensure stable and efficient PTED production operations through in-depth knowledge of the PTED facility, systems, and process functionality, enabling effective process control, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement in line with Toyota operational standards.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Production & Process Control

1. Maintain PTED process stability and compliance

• Ensure KPI delivery requirements
• Monitor parameters within specification of RJ and process requirements.
• Ensure optimal performance delivering long-term durability requirements against THS and TIS standards.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis

2. Operational Performance

• Drive production efficiency and equipment uptime.
• Support production readiness, volume ramp-up and SOP.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards.

3. Continuous Improvement

• Implement process improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
• Optimize chemical consumption, energy usage, and equipment efficiency.
• Lead kaizen and problem-solving activities.

4. Equipment Reliability

• Support preventative maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and suppliers on system optimization.
• Ensure reliability of all ED equipment systems

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, QA, Weld plant, Assembly Plant and Suppliers.
• Support audits, trials, and new model introductions.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and standardization of best practice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• NQF 6 – Qualification in Mechanical Engineering and 6-8 years working experience in an 

  automotive environment.

• Project management experience essential (Between R15M to R100M)

• Knowledge of automotive Paint process and equipment (ED and TC)

• Knowledge of Paint production systems

• Knowledge of conveyor and transfer systems.

• Knowledge of Paint applications and standards

• Knowledge of ( TOYOPAC , T-PAC , JKK , QRB )

• Knowledge of ( TIS and THS , DX system , Yokoten)

• Knowledge of ( Jishuken , Andon, Kandban, Heijunka, Jidoka )

• Knowledge of Process control equipment viz. PLC’s, DX, Proximity switches, photocells

   etc.

• High level of computer literacy is needed for this position. (Excel, Word, Auto Cad)

COMPETENCIES:

• Accurate Information gathering and analysis

• Awareness and commitment to our mission

• Awareness of situations and Decisiveness

• Communication and sharing of mid-to-date-to-term plans

• Creation of innovative vision

• Establishing framework and systems for organisational review

• Feedback of evaluation results and long-term development of others

• Perseverance

• Strategic re-allocation of resources and review of work methods

• Suitable assignment and objective performance review