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Robotic Technician

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

A responsible person will be required to maintain robotic equipment and cover total maintenance of all manufacturing and plant equipment, and fault finding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and the modifications thereof.

POSITION DETAILS

  • To maintain the facility by completing all scheduled planned Maintenance – 100% completion
  • To identify all corrective maintenance activities and have a proactive approach – 100% completion.
  • Perform any mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and installation on Stamping equipment.
  • Manage effective approach to Emergency Maintenance (EM) downtime.
  • Effective root causes analysis towards downtime.
  • Proactive approach to Maintenance Operating System (MOS).
  • Ensure that all equipment is maintained and operated properly and safely.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

  • +95% Equipment uptime
  • Reduce breakdown Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
  • 100% Area Preventative/Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) Completion
  • Plan and execute maintenance activities in line with the Maintenance Operating System (MOS).
  • Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCAs) are implemented.

Responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

  • Troubleshoot equipment problems. (Electrically, Mechanically)
  • Robot teaching and program modifications.
  • Robot Repair – Motor change, Gun zeroing, Load and save programs,
  • Program offset, Understand Fault codes, Internal harness change, Gear change process, Pc card change, and setup.
  • Proven Experience in Kuka Robots.
  • PLC fault finding and programming in ladder.
  • Know how to operate and program SCADA/HMI systems.
  • Gearbox, maintenance, and adjustments
  • Water test systems and filters.
  • Mechanical, Hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
  • Knowledge and replacement of bearings, chains, and tensioners.
  • Auto lubricators.
  • Knowledge of different types of grease and oil
  • Maintenance of Fluid Filling equipment, pumps
  • Experience in SEW, Siemens, and Allen Bradley Drives and Motors.
  • Electric resistance welding experience with a focus on maintaining the equipment. This includes cap changes.
  • Experience in Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet.
  • Fault finding knowledge using E-plan.
  • Proficient in transfer and hoist systems.
  • Knowledge and maintenance of Hydraulic equipment.
  • Knowledge and maintenance of Pneumatic equipment.
  • Fixture, tooling design, and manufacturing experience.
  • Assembly Jig optimization to drive quality improvement.
  • Behavioral Skill.
  • Ability to convey accurate, detailed information verbally or in written form in English.
  • Ability to work autonomously, think analytically, and make sound judgments.
  • Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

  • National Diploma: Engineering Mechatronics / Electrical / Mechanical OR N6 plus trade Millwright/Fitter/ Electrical
  • 2-3 years of Maintenance/Fitter experience in the Automotive industry.

ABOUT US

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Vehicle Logistics Analyst

Job Description

This position is available in the Vehicle Logistics Department. The successful candidate with work closely with the Vehicle logistics supervisors and managers on actions to meet shipment targets for Exports by sea and Africa road exports. Managing the vessel booking process in GVDS and in the Auto ship systems. Ensure successful management of vehicle distribution with different Transport service providers to ensure maximum capacity is achieved for Exports and Domestic deliveries. He/she will be responsible for maintaining the information in the logistic database and identifying opportunities for inventory reduction. This person will be the lead for waste elimination and cost saving intiatives focusing on quality, innovation and automation (TVM)

Responsibilities

  • Co-ordinate daily shipment planning with Ford quality, Manufacturing, Finance teams and FTC-GLADS, GVDS, VMACS (Ford IT systems) support teams, Alliance Partner representatives, Transnet Port and Rail representatives, Ford yard operators, Surveyors in the port, Clearing Agents, vehicle distribution carrier companies, repair centers and dealers to ensure effective planning and execution of exports shipment.
  • Follows up with export customers to ensure vessel schedule files are received on time and uploaded in Auto Ship Plan to produce export shipment plan.
  • Effectively plan inland transport and secure capacity – Rail and road movement to the port based on the export shipment plan.
  • Co-ordinate with Ford exports analyst for joint inland logistics and port planning for Ford and Alliance partner vehicles.
  • Respond to export customer queries regarding Auto ship plan output and make necessary adjustments and re-run Auto ship plan report.
  • Ensure Vehicles that are not physically ready are placed on hold in GLADS and GVDS to run Auto ship plan effectively.
  • Coordinate with Vehicles logistics team and Transporters in the case capacity becomes a challenge for inland planning.
  • Support weekly / daily meeting for operations, plant and GLADS team.
  • Update vessel information in GVDS as per Auto ship plan report.
  • Resolve any system vs physical vin statuses in all systems for export vehicles.
  • Process commercial invoice and Final invoices in Eurovac for exports customs clearance and resolve any financial invoice issues.
  • Review reports for sailed Vin numbers and ensure un-sailed Vin numbers are planned by Auto ship plan for future vessel.
  • Prepare Monthly Sailed report to Finance and
  • Publish weekly, monthly, quarterly metrics reports to Ford Management
  • Escalates issues that require management attention within Ford and seek assistance in resolving issues.
  • Identify repetitive issues and leads solution to resolve issues.
  • Responsible for TVM process improvement and continuous improvement idea capturing in Wave tool, monitoring, tracking, reviewing with finance and booking of TVM targets for Vehicle Logistics TVM process.
  • Support and complete MCRP testing for local and IMG modules
  • Conduct weekly yard walk audits in Silverton and Weswood
  • Meet ETA timings as per the export customer requirements and prepare reports with reasons for not meeting ETA targets.
  • Track and Maintain KPI decks for vehicle distribution and yard management and set up KPI meetings with all LSPs
  • Support during stop shipments and launches

Performance measures / success criteria:

  • Deliver on inventory targets vs actuals
  • Deliver TVM Targets
  • Deliver waste eliminate initiatives – process improvements that reduce costs and focus on quality.
  • Ensure accurate lead time reporting
  • Tracking of reasons for delays in meeting ETAs for export vessels
  • Systems integration – VMACS/GVDS/GLADS
  • Identify modernize opportunities and implement these options
  • Develop and ensure desk procedures/job aids are updated and maintained.

Qualifications

  • National Diploma/ Degree / Honours Degree in Logistics/Business management.
  • Minimum of 5 years within the Automotive Industry Logistics environment background.
  • Must have displayed proven capability of advanced PC skills & presentation skills and preparations using microsoft office.
  • Excel intermediate skills

Additionally the candidate should have the following skills and capabilities:

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Microsoft office skills
  • Cross cultural – interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience in EUORVAC/VMACS/GVDS systems.
  • Refined administrative and planning skills.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to effectively work and engage with senior levels of management.
  • A strong ability to work autonomously while displaying the confidence to successfully complete tasks.
  • Ability to multi-task and seamlessly engage with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Excellent Communications Skills – English writing and verbal.
  • Must be effective at implementing new tasks, procedures & implementing them accordingly.

Lead Quality Engineer

Job Description

Lead a team of Technicians:

  • Must be analytical and high attention to detail
  • Must also be able to work independently and as part of a team when required.
  • Must be able to use own initiative.
  • Sense of urgency
  • Quality Management and Analysis Systems such as: QDAS (Data Analysis System for Capability and Trouble Shooting), Quality Worx, QLS (Quality Leadership System); engineering workstation; Microsoft Office Tools

Responsibilities

  • Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc.
  • Manage and direct statistical process control activities
  • Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis
  • Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently
  • Monitor quality target levels
  • Provide input for design and assembly concepts which will yield nominal variations
  • Establish critical characteristics for gauging and measuring data collection methods
  • Determine inspection equipment and facility requirements
  • Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality Department, Production and Suppliers
  • Review internal/external suppliers for critical characteristics process compatibility
  • Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality with assigned area; must have experience with initiating containment, determining root cause and implementing corrective actions
  • Responsible for leading QOS (Quality Operating System) initiatives within the production department
  • Provide Quality support to production department
  • Review with production team leaders and Process Coaches quality issues and be the point of contact with other departments such as Bodyshop, TCF, AQA and MP&L.
  • Coordinate during quality concerns containment actions, dock holds, special checks to eliminate any impact to customer.
  • Keep traceability records regarding quality actions for future reference
  • Manage quality documentation on FTT, FRC (First Time Through), 8Ds, Scrap, TH Holds, Campaigns etc.
  • Prepare standard reports for Quality reviews within the plant and with other areas.
  • Lead cross-functional team initiatives in quality to achieve no faults forward / zero defects.
  • Lead 8D resolution of Warranty and VO (Vehicle Operation) concerns working together with Quality, MP&L (Material Planning & Logistics), Machining and VO.

Document and control error proofing checks, internal checks, and additional containments.(Control Plan Adherence)

Qualifications

Degree/National Diploma in Quality / Chemical / Mechanical / Operations Management

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Paint Shop, Leading Teams

TCF Process Engineer

Job Description

Position Duties:

  • Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Final Assembly.
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
  • Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes.
  • Conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines, adherence to process outline and drive continuous improvement.
  • Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required.
  • Analyze vehicle inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory
  • Deliver capable processes and tools for Trim and Chassis Assembly operations.
  • Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards.
  • Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required.
  • Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity in Chassis and/or Trim areas.
  • Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements.
  • Identify and drive to closure all FRC issues within Chassis and/or Trim areas.
  • Maintain fixture/Jig integrity within your responsible zone along with required backups.
  • Identify and close all control plan items marked as red within your respective zones.
  • Support MTC changes and efficiency activities within Chassis and/or Trim areas.
  • Support warranty investigations in Chassis and/or Trim areas.

Responsibilities

  • Implement Zero Defect / Error Proofed Processes.
  • Deliver quality and flow objectives with a zone FTT greater that 95%.
  • No downtime related to jig/fixtures within Chassis and/or trim areas.
  • Deliver a zone FRC greater than 95%.
  • Ensure process audits are conducted withing specified timing as per company policy.
  • Complete a minimum of two green belt projects per year.
  • Complete a minimum of one waste elimination project.
  • Ensure within a two-year period from enroll, that candidate is green belt certified.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
  • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills.
  • Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
  • DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
  • TQM and Kaizen Methods
  • FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
  • Visual Factory Management
  • Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
  • GSPAS/APT
  • CLL/Auto CAD
  • Wow Falcon / WERS
  • Illustration
  • MOVIS
  • AIS

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanical / electrical / industrial.
  • Experience: 5+ years of related experience, program launch or production experience, has an advantage
  • A certified green belt has an advantage.
  • Ariba access and use has advantage.
  • Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.

Field Service Engineer

Job Description

The FSE is responsible for all technical concerns from the Rapid Hub he/she owns including all Technical Assistance Centre (TAC) escalations. The role also contains a training element as we engage with dealer technicians to provide on-the-job training and guidance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead & support dealer technicians to diagnose and resolve high ageing technical concerns which cannot be addressed through the TAC.
  • Provide technical support to TAC engineer / Zone Manager / CRC agent on litigation.
  • Summarize the cause of all concerns and submit a One-Pager within the agreed timelines after the dealer visit to flow information through to the relevant PVT engineering teams.
  • Lead Technical Audits, Skill Inventory analysis and PDI audits. On-the-job training to technicians for TSB, FSA, SSM, SST usage and diagnostic concerns.
  • Provide support and advice to Dealers with respect to, but not limited to, Ford technician training, Skill Mix, Technician competence, Special Service Tools and equipment requirements.
  • Support central SEO / PCE / PD / PVT teams on technical concern or fix validations, TSB corrections, workshop manual corrections and training contents corrections.
  • Support on Vehicle Off Road (VOR) / Rapid Hub / CRC initiatives on daily review of open/ageing concerns along with Cross-Functional Teams and address diagnostic related ageing concerns by guiding dealer technicians.
  • Support Fix It Right First Time by assisting dealers with a good technical diagnosis and workshop practice to provide robust fixes to customers.
  • Attend relevant PCE / PVT meetings for information sharing and emerging concern update.
  • Support / conduct regular Service Manager and Service Foreman meetings.
  • Vehicle Off Road (VOR) Days Measured.
  • Dealer Satisfaction Index.
  • Quality of Information Reported to PVT/ CRC / TAC.
  • Fix It Right First Time Measurable.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)

  • Strong verbal communication and writing skills in English.
  • Fully competent with vehicle diagnostics and technical repair of vehicles.
  • Process orientated with a disciplined, enquiring, and empathetic approach to problem solving.
  • Outgoing approach to engage with people with a view to resolving and teaching.
  • Good time management and prioritisation skills.
  • Self-motivated, responsible, and dependable with sound ethical values and a good grasp of business relationships.
  • Proficiency in the use of Windows, MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel.
  • Prepared to travel locally and internationally at short notice and for multiple days at a time.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

  • Tertiary Engineering qualification (Minimum 3 year diploma) from a recognized university/college.
  • Vehicle diagnostics and technical problem-solving experience a must.
  • PTS and FDRS Experience will be beneficial.
  • Dealership operations and workshop experience an advantage.
  • Must have a valid South African Driver’s license
  • Must have a valid Passport

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