Manufacturing Engineer — Lean, CAD & Impact

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive incentives

Health & retirement

Professional development

Gauteng location

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our client’s team. You will drive process improvements, reduce costs, and enhance product quality through designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing systems that meet operational goals.

The role requires hands-on engineering expertise, strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, CAD proficiency, and excellent problem-solving and project management skills to deliver measurable impact in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
• Proficiency in CAD software and engineering tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Design, develop, and install new manufacturing equipment and lines.
• Develop and optimize work instructions, SOPs, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality, and production to launch processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD software

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our client’s team. You will drive process improvements, reduce costs, and enhance product quality through designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing systems that meet operational goals.

The role requires hands-on engineering expertise, strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, CAD proficiency, and excellent problem-solving and project management skills to deliver measurable impact in a