Junior Engineer

Profile Personnel Ltd; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel Ltd in East London invites applications for a Junior Engineer to support engineering, quality and production activities in a manufacturing environment. You will assist with process optimisation, investigations and maintaining engineering records.

The role emphasises teamwork, attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while contributing to quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-identification skills.
• Good communication, planning and organisational abilities.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and initiative.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering and quality processes relating to rework and scrapping.
• Provide operational support when required.
• Support technicians in monitoring in-line measurement systems.
• Maintain and update part history records for optimisation purposes.
• Assist with comparing engineering drawings against manufactured components.
• Conduct tear-down analysis of spot welds, rivets and adhesive bonding.
• Assist with process cycle time analysis and engineering problem-solving.
• Identify and address process-related issues promptly.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

An opportunity is available for a Junior Engineer to support engineering, quality and production activities within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will assist with process optimisation, technical investigations, quality-related processes and problem-solving to ensure efficient operations and accurate engineering records.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering and quality processes relating to rework and scrapping.
• Provide operational support when required.
• Support technicians in monitoring in-line measurement systems.
• Maintain and update part history records for optimisation purposes.
• Assist with comparing engineering drawings against manufactured components.
• Conduct tear-down analysis of spot welds, rivets and adhesive bonding.
• Assist with process cycle time analysis and engineering problem-solving.
• Identify and address process-related issues promptly.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-identification skills.
• Good communication, planning and organisational abilities.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and initiative.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to changing priorities.