Plant Engineer

Staff Solutions; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to maximise plant availability and lead continuous improvement in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You will manage preventative and corrective maintenance, drive cost control and support production with technical expertise.

The role requires a degree or ND in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics, at least 5 years in manufacturing, and familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive industry experience is advantageous.
• Experience in plant maintenance, engineering projects and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Sound understanding of IATF 16949, ISO standards and the OHS Act.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and customer liaison skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office and maintenance systems).

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum plant and equipment availability.
• Plan and manage preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Lead engineering and continuous improvement projects.
• Support production to achieve quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.
• Liaise with customers regarding engineering and technical matters.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage engineering contractors and service providers.
• Prepare engineering reports and monitor maintenance costs.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Planning

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics degree

National Diploma in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum plant and equipment availability.


• Plan and manage preventative and corrective maintenance.


• Lead engineering and continuous improvement projects.


• Support production to achieve quality, cost and delivery targets.


• Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions.


• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.


• Liaise with customers regarding engineering and technical matters.


• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.


• Manage engineering contractors and service providers.


• Prepare engineering reports and monitor maintenance costs.


• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams.

Competencies

• Strong customer focus.


• Leadership and team management.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.


• Planning and organisational skills.


• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.


• Minimum 5 years' engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.


• Automotive industry experience is advantageous.


• Experience in plant maintenance, engineering projects and continuous improvement.


• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance.


• Sound understanding of IATF 16949, ISO standards and the OHS Act.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Excellent communication and customer liaison skills.


• Computer literacy (MS Office and maintenance systems).