Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and retirement plans

State-of-the-art facilities

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for our client in Sandton. You will drive process development, lead improvement projects, and mentor junior engineers in a high‑tech manufacturing facility.

Hybrid work model with a focus on safety, quality, and production efficiency. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 8+ years in manufacturing engineering, with proficiency in SPC, FMEA, and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in manufacturing engineering with process development and optimization.
• Leads continuous improvement and cross-functional projects.
• Proficient in SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and validation of manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Optimize line performance, equipment utilization and throughput.
• Collaborate with design teams for manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and control strategies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Automation

Robotics

Advanced manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in their advanced manufacturing facility in Sandton . This position is responsible for driving innovation in manufacturing processes, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring the highest levels of product quality and safety. You will lead improvement projects, collaborate with design teams on new product introductions, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and validation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for significant improvement.
• Optimize production line performance, equipment utilization, and throughput using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Collaborate with product design and development teams to ensure design for manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement robust corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation and control strategies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on process development and optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and leadership advancement.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Access to state-of-the‑art facilities and advanced technologies.
• A challenging and rewarding career path within a leading organization.