Kenafric Industries Limited

Job Vacancy: Electrical Engineer

Main Purpose of this Position: Ensuring electrical, instrumentation & programming engineering services are provided to production and projects while ensuring availability & safety of machines in order to deliver quality product in line with set standards.

Key Deliverables for this Position

• Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
• Ensure machine availability & Operational Efficiency
• Achieve Quality targets
• Achieve Cost targets

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing the departmental strategy in line with the policies processes and procedures achieve the institutions objectives.
• Implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance of the Integrated Management System (Quality, EMS, OHS) and regulatory standards.
• Design and implement an advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.
• Analyze existing engineering and production procedures and suggest improvements
• Assist in designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety and reliability
• Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
• Design, develop or implement control circuits or algorithms for electro mechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.
• Conduct studies to determine the feasibility, cost or performance benefits of new and existing Mechatronics equipment for CAPEX investments
• Apply Mechatronics or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components or finished goods.
• Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures.
• Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems or system components to maximize efficiency of production.
• Planning and monitoring respective technical projects by preparing budgets, cash flows and time schedules to ensure no cost overrun.
• Identify and select materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs and upgrade the design of such devices by adding mechatronic elements.
• Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
• Provide training, consultation and guidance on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.
• Benchmarking and Implementing best practices in manufacturing and respective areas of work Implementing product quality, customer & Service Excellence and Change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.

Key Indicators

Financial Resources / Other key Resources / Assets

Direct Reports (Jobs reporting to this position)

Key Interfaces

Internal

External

Academic Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics Engineer/ Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent

Professional Qualifications

• Member of a professional body

Job / Functional Skills

• Leadership skills
• Engineering Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Employee Relation Skills
• Lean Management Skills
• Programming (PLC, HMI)

General Skills

• Teamwork
• Communication Skills
• IT skills
• Customer Service
• Time Management

Behavior

• Customer Centric
• Ownership
• Continuous Improvement
• Leadership

Relevant Experience

• At-least 5 year relevant experience in Manufacturing

How to Apply

All applications must go to recruit@kenafricind.com

Deadline for applications is 22nd November 2019

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