Production Engineer

Epiroc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining equipment manufacturer in South Africa seeks a qualified Mechanical/Industrial Engineer. The role involves enhancing production quality, managing projects, and ensuring contractor compliance. Key responsibilities include assisting in quality control, conducting feasibility studies, and providing engineering support. Applicants should possess a B.Sc. in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, CAD system proficiency, and Lean experience. Join us to contribute to innovative production solutions while working in Johannesburg, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical Production Development and Machine design.
• Lean experience with a focus on Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day production Quality Control.
• Manage contractor safety documentation.
• Conduct feasibility studies as needed.
• Train production teams on Lean tools.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance/production personnel.

Skills

Problem Solving Tools

Mechanical CAD Systems

Lean Manufacturing

Collaboration

Strong Communication

Education

B.Sc. Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent

PR Eng

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Main Tasks

• Assist and support in day-to-day production Quality Control.
• Investigate problems, analyze root causes through team collaboration and derive resolutions by using problem solving tools.
• Improvement projects related to SHEQ.
• Support Continues improvement and Lean implementation.
• Support the roll out of Internal Lean production processes.
• Develop process improvements to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production.
• Provide engineering support for production and maintenance activities to ensure maximum production.
• Assist with developing standard operating procedures and equipment specifications for production activities where needed.
• Evaluate current production activities and make recommendations for improvements through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Train Production teams on Lean tools - Train the trainer.

Drawings

• Ensure production equipment drawings, specifications and documentation are completed to standard.
• Factory layouts (2D)
• Mechanical drawings
• Manuals, specifications

Contractors

• Negotiate costs.
• Manage contractor safety documentation.
• Ensure all contractors working on NCM sites are following safe practices.
• Manage timeous and proper execution of projects.

Project Management

• Responsible for production continues improvement projects.
• Ensure adequate design review and communication sessions with the relevant business unit.
• Conduct feasibility studies as and when required.
• Prepare technical drawings, layouts and designs required for construction.
• Provide project close out documentation.
• Identify technical and related improvements to equipment.
• General communication and reporting
• Interact with production team to ensure that production needs and expectations are understood and achieved.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance/production personnel for completed projects.
• Other reasonable responsibilities and duties requested by Manager.

Education And Experience Requirements

• B.Sc. Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• PR Eng (advantageous)
• Mechanical Production Development and Machine design.
• Lean experience - Continuous Improvement
• Ability to use Mechanical CAD systems.
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • AutoCAD
• Processes Optimization
• Metallurgical Experience

Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.

Key Competencies

• Self-managing; works well under little supervision.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure.
• Technically astute with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts Diligence in completing a given task.
• Good communication skills at various levels
• Ability to assess priority levels and respond accordingly.
• Ability to interpret general instructions into specific task list Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.
• Strong engineering administration
• Collaboration and teamwork

Reporting line

Reporting to the SHEQ Manager

Location

New Concept Mining, Aeroton, Johannesburg, South Africa

Closing Date: 11 February 2026