Industrial Engineer

Meraki Talent Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A premium manufacturer of luxury caravans in South Africa is seeking a qualified Industrial Engineer to enhance production efficiency and quality. Responsibilities include improving workflows, designing SOPs, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, and familiarity with lean methodologies. The role is full-time and located in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• ECSA registration as a Candidate or Professional Engineer is advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of metal fabrication and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and improve existing production workflows.
• Design and implement Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Control systems.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance output quality.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP systems

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

• 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

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• 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)
• 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