Senior CAM Engineer

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Cape Town
  • Applications have closed

SFG Engineering Services

Job Requirements:

  • Grade 12 qualification supported by 5 years’ experience in a similar role in the electronics industry.
  • Relevant technical/ engineering qualification would be advantageous.
  • Thorough understanding of; and hands on experience in PC Board’ manufacturing processes.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Proven commercial acumen.
  • Good prioritizing and time management ability.
  • Familiarity with CAM/ Gerber file viewer software to at least intermediary level of competence.
  • An understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP).
  • Fluency & confidence in English (written, spoken & read).
  • High degree of professionalism.
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office products.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Receive and investigate all engineering queries (EQ) from suppliers.
  • Check previous revisions and resolve any discrepancies with the factory before EQ’s are sent to customer.
  • Interpret EQs in a manner that is easily understandable to the customer.
  • Follow-up EQs with customers.
  • Check customer’s response to EQs for completeness before it is sent to the supplier for manufacturing.
  • Update technical data sheets and CAM software with all revisions/ changes.
  • Assist customers with technical queries and design specifications.
  • CAM new part numbers and sends to suppliers for quoting.
  • Send Gerber files for new PO to suppliers.
  • Check technical information on new purchase orders (PO) against data on technical data sheets before sending it to finance for processing.
  • Attend Operations meetings as required and contribute in a meaningful way.
  • Maintain a high-level knowledge of customer markets and products.
  • Build relationships with key technical ‘customer & supplier staff.
  • Participate in customer meetings as required.
  • Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure a seamless order and manufacturing
  • Continuously review work processes and implement changes to improve efficiency
  • and cost effectiveness.
  • Assist the TS with projects as required.
  • Identify efficiencies and cost savings in work processes.
  • Responsive to all business contacts.
  • Participate in business improvement initiatives and projects.