On-Site Process Engineer — Lean & Six Sigma Expert

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leader in the specialty manufacturing sector to hire a Manufacturing Process Engineer for their Queenstown, Eastern Cape facility. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, quality, and safety while collaborating with production, quality control, and R&D teams.

You will apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement, develop SOPs, troubleshoot issues, and validate processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• Proven experience with process design, optimization, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve existing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Design and implement new manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams on new product introductions and process validation.
• Implement and utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all manufacturing processes comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality requirements.
• Conduct process capability studies and implement control plans.
• Train production personnel on new processes and equipment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Process simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leader in the specialty manufacturing sector to hire a Manufacturing Process Engineer for their Queenstown, Eastern Cape facility. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, quality, and safety while collaborating with production, quality control, and R&D teams.

You will apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement, develop SOPs, troubleshoot issues, and validate processes.