Hybrid Lean Process Engineer - Pretoria Manufacturing

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Process Engineer for a hybrid role in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will drive manufacturing excellence by improving production processes, reducing waste, and boosting product quality through Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methods.

The ideal candidate has a strong industrial engineering background, 5+ years of manufacturing experience, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams on process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process/industrial engineering in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma; Green Belt preferred.
• Proficient in process mapping, SPC, and data analysis.
• CAD experience for process layout/design is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; able to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Develop and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Design, test, and implement new manufacturing processes or modifications to existing ones.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, and control plans.
• Collaborate with production teams, quality assurance, and maintenance departments to ensure smooth process implementation and troubleshooting.
• Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to monitor process performance and identify trends.
• Lead small to medium-scale process improvement projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, environmental, and quality standards within the manufacturing environment.
• Provide technical support and training to operators and supervisors on new or modified processes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

Data analysis

Process mapping

CAD

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Process Engineer for a hybrid role in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will drive manufacturing excellence by improving production processes, reducing waste, and boosting product quality through Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methods.

The ideal candidate has a strong industrial engineering background, 5+ years of manufacturing experience, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams on process improvements.