Industrial Engineer

Meraki Talent Solutions; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A premium manufacturer of luxury off-road caravans is seeking a qualified Industrial Engineer to enhance production efficiency and implement quality systems. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong skills in lean manufacturing and proficiency in CAD tools are essential. The role focuses on optimising manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• ECSA registration as a Candidate or Professional Engineer / Technologist is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Optimising manufacturing processes and implementing quality systems.
• Conducting time and motion studies and introducing performance metrics.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Introduction

A premium manufacturer of luxury off-road caravans is seeking a qualified Industrial Engineer to enhance production efficiency, quality control and operational performance. Known for combining craftsmanship with engineering precision, the company builds adventure-ready products with a focus on durability and design excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising manufacturing processes, implementing quality systems and driving continuous improvement across the production environment. This is a hands‑on role suited to an engineer with strong product knowledge and practical experience in fabrication and assembly.

• Analyse and improve existing production workflows and factory layouts
• Design and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Control systems
• Conduct time and motion studies and introduce performance metrics
• Collaborate with design and operations teams to align production capacity with build schedules
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance output quality and cost-effectiveness
• Support new product introductions through engineering input and process design
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and ISO 9001 standards

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing or production environment (automotive, caravan, trailer or fabrication preferred)
• ECSA registration as a Candidate or Professional Engineer / Technologist (advantageous)

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar methodologies
• Experience with process design, workflow optimisation and factory layout planning
• Practical knowledge of metal fabrication, assembly, electrical, plumbing and finishing processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools
• Competence in BOM creation, ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling
• Strong data analysis and problem‑solving abilities

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1