Process Engineer

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives in automotive production. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, a minimum of 5 years’ manufacturing experience, and expertise in quality systems, SPC, and FMEA. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Passion for quality and process improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ quality experience in the automotive industry.
• Minimum 5 years’ manufacturing experience in the automotive sector.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with SPC/FMEA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with established quality systems and standards.
• Analyse process and quality data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer specifications and expectations.
• Support production teams with technical expertise to resolve process-related challenges.
• Maintain and improve documentation in line with quality and operational requirements.

Skills

Quality systems and concepts

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Planning and organisational ability

Customer relationship management

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (NQF Level 6)

Certificate in Total Quality Management (TQM)

Job description

We are seeking a Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement and ensure world-class quality in automotive production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with established quality systems and standards.
• Analyse process and quality data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer specifications and expectations.
• Support production teams with technical expertise to resolve process-related challenges.
• Maintain and improve documentation in line with quality and operational requirements.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• In-depth understanding of quality systems and concepts
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and automotive product standards
• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Familiarity with work measurement techniques
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective planning and organisational ability
• Ability to manage customer relationships professionally
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office and relevant engineering software)

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:
  • National Diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (NQF Level 6)
  • Certificate in Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years’ quality experience in the automotive industry
  • Minimum 5 years’ manufacturing experience in the automotive sector
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience with SPC/FMEA methodologies
  • Toolmaking experience will be advantageous

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for quality and process improvement, and you meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply.