Manufacturing Engineer – Lean & Process Innovation (Automotive)

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced and driven Manufacturing Engineer to join its East London operation. You will be responsible for process development, lean manufacturing initiatives, and supporting new product launches in a high-volume automotive production environment.

This role offers exciting opportunities to work with advanced manufacturing technologies and make significant contributions to process optimisation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer.
• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience is essential.
• Experience within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop process flow charts and manufacturing processes for new product launches.
• Conduct manufacturing feasibility studies (DFA/DFM) and PFMEA activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing activities.

Skills

Manufacturing process development

PFMEA and Process Flow Development

Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen

Cycle Time Studies

AutoCAD Plant Layout Design

Cost Analysis and Investment Evaluation

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced and driven Manufacturing Engineer to join its East London operation. You will be responsible for process development, lean manufacturing initiatives, and supporting new product launches in a high-volume automotive production environment.

This role offers exciting opportunities to work with advanced manufacturing technologies and make significant contributions to process optimisation and continuous improvement.