Process Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking a skilled professional to support new product development, optimize manufacturing processes, and implement automation projects. The ideal candidate will hold a BEng / BTech in Mechanical or Mechatronics and have at least 3 years experience in a multi-disciplinary manufacturing environment. Strong process automation skills are essential for this role, which aims to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a multi-disciplinary manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in process automation is essential.
• Ability to provide technical support for manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development and assembly capability.
• Plan and design new product assembly lines.
• Initiate and implement process automation projects.
• Investigate and implement CAPEX projects.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Process automation

Manufacturing optimization

Technical support

Education

BEng / BTech (Mechanical or Mechatronics)

Job description

Support new product development to ensure manufacturing and assembly capability and process optimisation

Plan new product assembly lines in conjunction with assembly plant management

Provide technical support for manufacturing department processes and equipment

Initiate and implement process automation projects

Design and maintain plant layouts

Maintain manufacturing capability

Investigate latest manufacturing technology trends

Investigate and implement CAPEX projects

Initiate continuous improvement projects aimed at improving efficiencies and reducing costs

Support cost accounting functions with regard to work centre and cost centre rates

Qualifications & Experience

BEng / BTech (Mechanical or Mechatronics)

At least 3 years experience in a multi-disciplinary manufacturing environment

Process automation experience is essential