Do you have experience with New Product implementation within an underground environment??

Are you a practical thinker who can get the job done??

This is the one for you!


As a continuous Improvement Engineer your role will be but not limited to - 

• Identify, quantify and deliver improvement initiatives to optimise current processes and Products with respect to; design, manufacturing, assembly, reliability, cost, supply chain, vendor selection and product damage.
• Serve as a technical resource for the Operations team; provide support by analysing data, implementing change management, project management and project implementation procedures.
• Become involved in late stage product development; identify & implement product optimisation strategies, conduct supply chain analysis, vendor selection, peer review manufacturing and assembly procedures and QA/QC controls.
• Reduce new product implementation risks and ensure proper documentation, monitoring and controls are in place before product release.
• Capture and manage improvement results derived from Continual Improvement initiatives.
• Support and lead change management initiatives.
• Build strong collaborative relationships within the business to define and implement best practice.
• Contribute to building a culture of continuous improvement.

Provide assistance and input to other business units with the following:

• Coordinate with business units to support new product developments and existing product enhancements.
• Work with R & D team in performance analysis of new products and enhancements.
• Implementing improvements to production processes that lead to overall increases in product quality
• Investigating causes of quality problems and proposing solutions

Desired Experience Ability to work autonomously and with cross-organizational teams.

• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience using Kaizen / LEAN / Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Action oriented and ability to make decisions.
• Data analysis, including advanced Excel skills.
• Intermediate / Advanced CAD skills (SolidWorks preferable).
• Strong Commercial/business acumen
• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering (or similar).
• 5+ years’ experience in Continual Improvement.
• Mining experience essential.