Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Optimizer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Randburg; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Training and certifications

Hybrid work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Performance bonuses

Paid annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Randburg, Gauteng to drive process improvements across machining, assembly and quality control. You will analyze current methods, implement lean tools, design new processes and lead upgrades while collaborating with production, R&D and safety teams.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering degree, 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, and strong problem-solving, project management and communication skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing engineering with a focus on process optimization.
• Proven experience applying lean principles (Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping).
• Strong understanding of machining, assembly and quality control processes.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify efficiency, cost and quality gains.
• Design, develop and implement new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Apply lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, VSM) to optimise workflows.
• Develop SOPs and work instructions to standardize operations.
• Collaborate with production, R&D and quality control to troubleshoot issues.
• Lead projects for new product introductions and process upgrades.
• Specify and procure new manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Ensure processes comply with safety and environmental standards.
• Collect and analyse production data to identify trends.
• Train staff on new processes and equipment.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent working

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Simulation tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Randburg, Gauteng to drive process improvements across machining, assembly and quality control. You will analyze current methods, implement lean tools, design new processes and lead upgrades while collaborating with production, R&D and safety teams.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering degree, 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, and strong problem-solving, project management and communication skills.