Manufacturing Operations Engineer: Drive Lean Excellence

Placements24

Centurion

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives
Medical + retirement
Growth opportunities
Leave policy
Continuous improvement culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, South Africa, seeks a Manufacturing Operations Engineer to enhance production capabilities. You will work hands-on with the production team to streamline processes, ensure safe operation of lines, and drive quality improvements.

The role emphasizes implementing engineering solutions to increase output, reduce costs, and maintain high standards of quality and safety. A results-oriented engineer can make a tangible impact on manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of lean, Six Sigma, and SPC.
  • Experience with CAD and layout design.
  • Ability to analyze production data and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations to meet targets safely and efficiently.
  • Develop and implement process improvements to boost throughput and reduce waste.
  • Troubleshoot production issues with maintenance and quality teams.
  • Design SOPs, work instructions, and process controls.
  • Analyze production data to identify trends and root causes.
  • Collaborate on installation and validation of new equipment.

Skills

Lean manufacturing
Six Sigma
SPC
CAD software
Data analysis
Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, South Africa, seeks a Manufacturing Operations Engineer to enhance production capabilities. You will work hands-on with the production team to streamline processes, ensure safe operation of lines, and drive quality improvements.

The role emphasizes implementing engineering solutions to increase output, reduce costs, and maintain high standards of quality and safety. A results-oriented engineer can make a tangible impact on manufacturing excellence.

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