On-Site Lean Process Improvement Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Retirement plan

Stable environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to join the on-site team. You will identify inefficiencies, apply lean and Six Sigma tools, and drive productivity improvements across production and operations.

You will work with production staff and management to design better layouts, implement changes, and develop SOPs and training materials. The role rewards analytical rigor and project leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in process improvement or operations analysis.
• Experience with lean tools, SPC, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analyses of current production and operational processes to pinpoint areas of waste and inefficiency.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline workflows and improve quality.
• Design and propose optimized process layouts, equipment configurations, and material handling systems.
• Create and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials.
• Monitor implemented changes, collect performance data, and report on the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams in problem-solving sessions and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Lean tools

Statistical Process Control

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Process improvement

Project Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Process modeling software

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to join the on-site team. You will identify inefficiencies, apply lean and Six Sigma tools, and drive productivity improvements across production and operations.

You will work with production staff and management to design better layouts, implement changes, and develop SOPs and training materials. The role rewards analytical rigor and project leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment.