Production Engineer

Epiroc Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Production Engineer based in Johannesburg. The role involves assisting in quality control, supporting lean implementations, and developing improvement projects. Candidates should have a B.Sc. in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, experience with mechanical CAD systems, and strong communication skills. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on engineering excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Self-managing; works well with little supervision.
• Good communication skills at various levels.
• Strong engineering administration.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day production Quality Control.
• Investigate problems and derive resolutions.
• Support Continuous Improvement and Lean implementation.
• Develop process improvements to maximize production.
• Train Production teams on Lean tools.

Skills

Mechanical Production Development

Machine design

Lean experience

Processes Optimization

Metallurgical Experience

Ability to use Mechanical CAD systems

Education

B.Sc. Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent

PR Eng

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Production Engineer

>Functional area: Safety, Health, Environment and Quality

Onsite or Remote: Onsite

Country/Region: ZA

City: Johannesburg

Location: Johannesburg, GT, ZA, 2000

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.

• 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