Production Engineer Tbd

Cochrane Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in South Africa, Gauteng, is searching for a reliable production engineer to manage manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will oversee staff training, ensure safety compliance, and identify production line issues while striving for efficiency and quality. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and have significant experience leading production teams, particularly in fast-paced environments. Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Medical aid included in CTC package

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years leading and managing production teams.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proven experience in engineering and financial/budget control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and safety.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot production line issues.
• Establish safety procedures with environmental considerations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Introduction

We are searching for a reliable, innovative production engineer to oversee manufacturing processes at our company. You will join our growing team of professionals and be responsible for supervising staff, ensuring health and safety codes are followed, training workers in the responsible use of machinery, identifying problems in the production line, troubleshooting equipment, and completing various administrative tasks. To be successful as a production engineer, you should be an independent thinker and keen problem‑solver. As a successful production engineer, you will be responsible for diagnosing problems, training staff, and providing effective recommendations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervising the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner.
• Liaising with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labor required.
• Diagnosing problems in the production line and providing recommendations and training.
• Establishing safety procedures and protocols that take the workers' well‑being into account, and that also minimize the carbon footprint.
• Keeping abreast of advancements in engineering and production, and sharing knowledge with co‑workers.
• Identifying, documenting, and reporting unsafe practices.
• Drawing up production schedules and budgets for projects.
• Scheduling meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders.
• Analyzing all facets of production and making recommendations for improvement.
• Obtaining any materials and equipment required.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in engineering (Master's degree preferable) Mechanical / Industrial.
• 8‑10 years leading and managing production teams.
• Must have experience in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Steel fabrication processes and maintenance process experience.
• Relevant license may be required.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Operations management: 8 years (Preferred).
• Manufacturing processes and procedures: 8 years minimum.
• Financial and budget control: 3 years minimum.
• Continuous improvement / Maintenance / Scheduling / Planning / Operations: more than 5 years.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proven experience in the engineering field.
• Superb analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills.

Package & Remuneration

CTC based appointment. Provision needs to be made for medical aid inclusive of CTC package.