Requirements:

• Trade Tested Tool Jig and Die Maker
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Production Management/Project Management
• 10 yrs experience in the Automotive industry in the Engineering and Design field
• 5 yrs experience in running Engineering Projects in the Automotive industry
• Extensive experience in tool Jig and Die Making - must have worked extensively with progression press tooling
• Extensive exposure to Co2 welding, resistance welding and spot welding
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• A good knowledge of tooling manufacture, processes and materials
• A good knowledge of engineering principle around strength of materials
• Read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and specification
• Basic financial understanding
• Understand applicable automotive quality standards
• Good spatial skills
• Good understanding of tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, work instructions and set up instructions

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operation and performance of the Toolroom and CNC machining function.
• Conduct and/or lead design reviews for all new stamping tools, checking fixtures, welding jigs and tooling manufactured internally, ensuring designs are fit for purpose, manufacturable, maintainable and capable of producing quality parts.
• Manage internally manufactured tooling from design through machining, toolmaking, assembly, trial and final handover to Production.
• Manage the CNC machines, CNC programmers, tool designers and toolmaking personnel, ensuring resources and capacity are effectively planned and utilised.
• Manage tool, jig and fixture breakdowns, ensuring timely response, effective repair and identification of root causes for recurring failures.
• Manage minor and major tooling, jig and fixture refurbishments, including repairs, replacement of worn components, modifications and engineering changes.
• Form part of the Cross-Functional Team (CFT) in addressing quality problems, process issues and scrap generated by stamping tools, welding jigs, checking fixtures or machining processes.
• Manage technical interaction with external toolmakers and machining suppliers where tooling or machining is outsourced, including design reviews, progress, trials, modifications and acceptance.
• Ensure tooling, fixture, jig and CNC documentation, drawings, programmes, maintenance records and modification histories are properly controlled.
• Identify opportunities to improve tool life, fixture reliability, machining efficiency, tooling cost and production performance.
• Develop and maintain standard practices for tooling design, maintenance, refurbishment, machining and problem solving.
• Lead, develop and manage Toolroom, CNC, programming and design personnel, ensuring appropriate skills, discipline, productivity and accountability.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with company procedures, engineering requirements, customer requirements, quality standards and applicable IATF 16949 requirements.
• Develop and implement a tool maintenance plan and an equipment Maintenance plan.
• Ensure that the tool maintenance plan accommodates breakdown requirements.
• Analyse reasons for breakdowns and ensure that repaired tools meet design standards and build in mistake-proofing.
• Calculate the tonnage required.
• Calculate the blank size.
• Advise on the machinery required to produce the part, welding jigs, etc.
• Determine special requirements for each set of tooling, to ensure quality standards are met during production.
• Determine type and grade of steel to be used.
• Determine the most cost-effective way to manufacture the part.
• Agree deliverables with the customer.
• Develop a project plan and scope.
• Assign responsibilities.
• Track progress and report back.
• Track actual expenditure vs budget.
• Collate information and submit a capex request where new equipment is required.
• Prove capability.
• MPT to validate quote rates.
• Establish machine capability.
• Create a BOM.
• Timely submission of capex requirements and budgets within the time frame stipulated by Finance.
• Meet the Company and Departmental KPIs within the approved budget.
• Monitor adherence to budget.
• Establish and maintain an effective and cost-effective structure.
• Ensure that all roles and functions are clearly spelt out with regard to Job Descriptions, KPIs, Roles & Responsibilities and Activity Schedules.
• Ensure that all employees have the resources and skills to meet their KPIs.
• Ensure that the appropriate work processes are in place and understood.
• All subordinates understand their authority levels.
• Ensure direct subordinates are performance managed in relation to company and Departmental KPIs.
• Monitor the systems in place to ensure compliance with legislation and company standards.
• Ensure that a regular risk analysis is performed and appropriate plans are in place to mitigate identified risks.
• Coach and train subordinates to ensure that they have all the required competence to meet the company and Departmental Goals and KPIs.
• Ensure that training plans address performance shortfalls.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and productivity.
• Ensure that successful ideas are implemented.
• Ensure reduction of waste from processes.
• Ensure effective steps are taken to constantly meet Company and Departmental KPIs.
• Ensure direct subordinates are contributing to the Continuous Improvement mindset in their departments.
• Look for opportunities for saving in relation to Company and Departmental KPIs.
• Ensure direct subordinates are meeting their KPIs.
• Daily Operations Meeting.
• Weekly Obeya Meeting.
• Monthly Plant Exco Meeting.
• Ensure on-time and accurate reporting from direct subordinates.
• Ensure that audit findings are resolved timeously.
• Ensure compliance with all Company standards and procedures.
• Ensure all administration and documentation are presented neatly and professionally.
• Ensure that the quality of tools leaving the toolroom is to the defined quality standard of the customer.
• Adhere to all laid-down Company safety policies & the OHS Act.
• Report all unsafe equipment.
• Wear all PPE at all times.
• Ensure an understanding of the departmental budget, as may be applicable, and ensure a practice of cost control.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting as may apply to the respective KPAs for the position.