Manufacturing Engineer

Placements24

Sandton

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 780,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Professional development opportunities

Competitive annual salary with bonuses

Dynamic and challenging work in Sandt

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and optimize production processes. You will work with production, quality control, and R&D teams to implement improvements that boost efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness.

The role emphasizes SPC, lean principles, and modern manufacturing technologies. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement across the facility, ensuring state-of-the-art methods meet high industry standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a production setting.
Strong knowledge of lean, Six Sigma, and quality control methodologies.
Proficiency with CAD software, process simulation tools, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and production lines.
Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions for production staff.
Identify and troubleshoot production issues, implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Collaborate with R&D and product design teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
Conduct process capability studies and implement SPC.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality control

CAD software

Process simulation

ERP systems

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Process simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and innovative Manufacturing Engineer to join their established team in Sandton . This role is critical in designing, developing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness. You will work closely with production teams, quality control, and product development to troubleshoot issues, implement new technologies, and optimize workflows. Your expertise will be essential in driving continuous improvement initiatives within the facility, ensuring that production methods are state-of-the-art and meet the highest industry standards for the Gauteng region. This is a key position for someone passionate about optimizing manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and production lines.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for production staff.
Identify and troubleshoot production issues, implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Collaborate with R&D and product design teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
Conduct process capability studies and implement statistical process control (SPC).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a production environment.
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and quality control methodologies.
Proficiency in CAD software, process simulation tools, and ERP systems.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences.

Benefits