Process Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking a Process Engineer to support new product development and process optimisation. The ideal candidate will have a BEng/BTech in Mechanical or Mechatronics and at least 3 years of experience in a multi-disciplinary manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include planning assembly lines, providing technical support, and initiating process automation projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a multi-disciplinary manufacturing environment.
• Experience in process automation is essential.
• BEng / BTech in Mechanical or Mechatronics required.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development ensuring manufacturing and process optimisation.
• Plan assembly lines alongside assembly plant management.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Initiate and implement process automation projects.
• Design and maintain plant layouts.
• Investigate latest manufacturing technology trends.

Skills

Process automation experience

Mechanical or Mechatronics knowledge

Multi-disciplinary manufacturing

Self-driven and enthusiastic

Education

BEng / BTech (Mechanical or Mechatronics)

Job description

Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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

• Self-driven and enthusiastic