Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Exposure to Mossel Bay technologies

Stable employment

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mechanical Engineer focused on manufacturing processes in Mossel Bay. The role centers on optimizing production lines, boosting equipment efficiency, and sustaining smooth operation of manufacturing systems.

You will troubleshoot mechanical issues, implement process improvements, and collaborate with production staff and management to drive operational excellence. This hands-on position suits engineers passionate about tangible impact on production output and quality within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing/production engineering role.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, automation, and industrial machinery.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical systems and root cause analysis.
• Experience with CAD software for minor design modifications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Optimize existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures on production machinery and equipment.
• Design and implement modifications to machinery to improve performance or safety.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for mechanical equipment.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the manufacturing plant.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing processes

Automation

Industrial machinery

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer with a focus on manufacturing processes to join their facility in Mossel Bay . This role is essential for optimizing production lines, improving equipment efficiency, and ensuring the seamless operation of manufacturing systems. You will be involved in troubleshooting mechanical issues, implementing process improvements, and collaborating with production staff and management to achieve operational excellence. This is a hands‑on role for an engineer passionate about making a tangible impact on production output and quality in a key coastal industrial region.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures on production machinery and equipment.
• Design and implement modifications to machinery to improve performance or safety.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for mechanical equipment.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations in the manufacturing plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes , automation, and industrial machinery.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical systems and root cause analysis.
• Experience with CAD software for minor design modifications is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with production teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth within the manufacturing sector.
• Exposure to diverse production technologies and challenges in Mossel Bay .
• Stable employment in a well-established industrial company.
• Team-oriented work environment focused on operational efficiency.