Project Production Engineer

Staff Solutions Recruitment; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an engineer specialized in mechanical engineering to develop and optimize assembly processes in East London, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate must have several years of experience in assembly production, knowledge of lean production principles, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project is essential. This role involves project management and requires a high willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in assembly or production.
• Experience in managing sub-projects in the production department.
• Knowledge of industrial planning methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize assembly processes and equipment concepts.
• Coordinate project-specific work packages with customers and suppliers.
• Monitor and control assembly systems and ensure knowledge transfer.

Skills

Project Management

Lean production principles

Communication skills

Teamwork

Conflict management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Technology

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Job Responsibilities :

• Development and optimization of assembly processes and equipment concepts, incorporating lean principles.
• Participation in industrialization projects and management of sub-projects for the system assembly.
• Coordination of project-specific work packages with customers and suppliers, including support and control of machine suppliers.
• Monitoring and control of assembly systems, including final acceptance and process acceptance by the customer.
• Organization of training and ensuring knowledge transfer to employees, along with negotiating work results and concepts with customers and management.

Job Requirements :

A completed degree as an engineer in the field of mechanical engineering / manufacturing technology or a comparable qualification

Several years of professional experience in the area of assembly / production and / or assembly process planning

Knowledge and experience in the application of industrial planning methods and lean production principles

Experience in Project Management, managing sub-projects in the production department

Knowledge of using MS Office and MS Project Strong communication, team, moderation and conflict management skills

Fluent written and spoken English skills, high willingness to travel