Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing Support

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-the-job training and development

Diverse engineering challenges

Stable employment in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer to support manufacturing operations. You will optimize production processes, improve equipment efficiency, and resolve mechanical issues impacting output.

This hands-on role requires collaboration with production teams to implement practical engineering solutions for productivity, quality, and safety. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering mindset, 4+ years in manufacturing, and the ability to work effectively in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing/production engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation, and industrial machinery.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and repair of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for mechanical improvements and efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical breakdowns and operational issues with production machinery.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies for manufacturing equipment.
• Design, fabricate, or modify tooling and fixtures to support production needs.
• Collaborate with production staff and management to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Contribute to the installation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment in Soweto.

Skills

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer to provide essential support to their manufacturing operations in Soweto . This role focuses on optimizing production processes, improving equipment efficiency, and resolving mechanical issues that impact manufacturing output. You will work closely with production teams to ensure the smooth running of machinery and implement engineering solutions to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on problem‑solving and contributing directly to operational improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for mechanical improvements and efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical breakdowns and operational issues with production machinery.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies for manufacturing equipment.
• Design, fabricate, or modify tooling and fixtures to support production needs.
• Collaborate with production staff and management to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Contribute to the installation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment in Soweto .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes , automation, and industrial machinery.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and repair of mechanical systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within a production team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to directly impact manufacturing efficiency and output.
• On-the-job training and development in manufacturing technologies.
• A dynamic work environment with diverse engineering challenges.
• Stable employment with a reputable organization in Soweto .