Job Title - CI: Engineer
Division (Weir Minerals)
Location: Port Elizabeth
Onsite

Position: Fixed Term

Purpose of Role: The Continuous Improvement Engineer will be responsible for driving and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation. This role requires a strong technical background in lean methodologies, project management, and systems or ERP. The engineer will work closely with various departments to enhance operational efficiency, lead and support problem solving initiatives, support projects, support engineering design requests, and lead capacity and efficiency studies

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

· Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

· Focus Area: Technical

o    Apply lean or continuous improvement principles and tools to optimise processes, reduce waste and cost savings. 
o    Assist with projects from inception to completion, support industrialisation and ensure timely delivery. 
o    Utilise business systems to manage data and improve workflow; ERP software to manage core business processes.
o    Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerApps, PowerBI, etc.) for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.

· Focus Area: Operation

o    Work Measurement: Ability to measure and analyse work processes to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
o    New Product Routings: Knowledge of routing processes to optimise production flow and ensure efficient use of resources.
o    Project Support: Provide support for various projects, ensuring alignment with continuous improvement objectives and successful implementation and industrialisation.
o    Cost-Saving: Identify and implement cost-saving measures to improve operational efficiency and reduce expenses.
o    Layout: Design and optimise layouts to enhance workflow, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency.
o    Efficiency Studies: Conduct studies to evaluate and enhance operational efficiency, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement through data analysis, identifying trends and measuring performance.
o    Capacity Studies: Analyse capacity to ensure optimal use of resources and support future growth.
o    Problem-Solving Tools: Knowledge in using problem-solving tools and methodologies to address and resolve operational issues effectively (kaizen, VSM, time studies, etc.).

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
•    Education: BTech or Degree in Industrial Engineering
•    Certifications: Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is an added advantage.


Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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