Mechanical Process Engineer

Network Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment in Worcester, South Africa, seeks an experienced Mechanical Process Engineer to drive production line optimisation, process improvement initiatives, and mechanical design to maximise plant performance.

The ideal candidate holds a BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years in manufacturing, including CAPEX projects, plant upgrades and cross-functional collaboration with production, maintenance and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in production line optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong mechanical process design experience.
• Exposure to food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Experience with CAPEX projects, plant upgrades and process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production line optimisation and efficiency improvements.
• Drive mechanical process design for new and existing lines.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering to maximise plant performance.

Skills

Production optimisation

Continuous improvement

Mechanical design

Food manufacturing exposure

Electrical knowledge

CAPEX projects

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering

GCC Factories advantageous

Engineering certifications

Job description

Our client, a well-established player within the food manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Process Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for production line optimisation, process improvement initiatives, mechanical process design, and ensuring optimal plant performance. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a fast-paced manufacturing environment while working closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Education:

• BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification. Relevant engineering and manufacturing certifications will be advantageous. GCC Factories will be advantageous.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• 8+ years' experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in production line optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong mechanical process design experience.
• Exposure to food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Experience with CAPEX projects, plant upgrades, and process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.