Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with incentives

Remote work stipend

Training & certifications

Flexible working hours

Generous leave policy

Tech stipend for remote setup

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive process improvements from a remote home office. You will analyze, design, and implement manufacturing technologies to boost efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness, collaborating with R&D, production and QA.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, expertise in SPC, DOE, and lean methods (5S, VSM, SMED), and CAD for layout/design. Strong remote collaboration and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• Experience with lean tools: 5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, DOE and statistical quality control techniques.
• CAD software experience for process layout and tooling design is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and remote collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple remote projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify efficiency, quality, and cost improvements.
• Design, develop and implement new processes and technologies.
• Use SPC/DOE to monitor process capability and performance.
• Lead Kaizen events and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and document SOPs and work instructions for processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering and R&D on new products for manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate new equipment and tooling to enhance capabilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and share process engineering best practices.

Skills

Process optimization

SPC

DOE

Lean manufacturing

5S

Value Stream Mapping

SMED

Project management

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to join their innovative team in **Pretoria**. This role is integral to enhancing the efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of our manufacturing operations. As a **fully remote** position, you will leverage your expertise to analyze existing processes, design improvements, and implement new manufacturing technologies and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in process optimization, statistical process control (SPC), and lean manufacturing principles. You will collaborate with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes and products. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to drive change through remote collaboration and digital tools. You will play a key role in shaping the future of our manufacturing capabilities from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Utilize statistical methods (SPC, DOE) to monitor and control process capability and performance.
• Lead Kaizen events and other continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering and R&D teams on new product introductions to ensure manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment and tooling to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on process engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• Proven experience with lean manufacturing tools and methodologies (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED).
• Strong understanding of SPC, DOE, and other statistical quality control techniques.
• Experience with CAD software for process layout and tooling design is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Must be authorized to work remotely in **South Africa**.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive remote work support and technology stipend.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.
• Flexible working hours and a results-oriented work environment.
• Contribution to a leading-edge manufacturing technology strategy.
• Generous leave policy.