Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes at their Nelspruit facility. You will drive efficiency, implement new technologies, and partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to raise output and product quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 6+ years in manufacturing engineering, and strong Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with proven process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of machining, casting, injection molding, and assembly automation.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in SPC and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Develop and implement new procedures, tooling, and equipment for product introductions and scaling.
• Lead process validation and ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Train production personnel on new processes, equipment, and safety protocols at the Nelspruit facility.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes and drive efficiency within their facility in Nelspruit. This role is critical for improving manufacturing operations, implementing new technologies, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. You will work closely with production teams, quality assurance, and engineering departments to achieve operational excellence. This is a challenging yet rewarding position for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact on manufacturing output and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing procedures, tooling, and equipment to support product introductions and production scaling.
• Lead process validation activities and ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Train production personnel on new processes, equipment, and safety protocols relevant to the Nelspruit facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a proven track record of process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of various manufacturing techniques, including machining, casting, injection molding, and assembly automation.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC ) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• A dynamic and results-oriented manufacturing environment in Nelspruit.