Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 880,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Work on cutting-edge manufacturing • Q

Innovation and quality focus

Stable employment in a key sector

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to Upington, Northern Cape. You will optimize and troubleshoot manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, quality, and cost management.

You will design, implement and validate new processes, collaborating with production, R&D and QA to drive continuous improvements and maintain manufacturing excellence. The role requires a strong industrial engineering background, a proven track record in process improvement, and exceptional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering or similar.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation and equipment.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Proficiency in process simulation and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Experience with CAD is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in Upington, Northern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, yield and cost reduction.
• Design, develop and implement new processes, equipment and technologies.
• Lead process validation and qualification activities for reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process issues with corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions and process docs.
• Collaborate with R&D and product teams for new product introductions and scale-up.
• Ensure processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and production staff.
• Conduct process capability studies and implement SPC measures.
• Stay updated with latest manufacturing technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process simulation

Data analysis

CAD software

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to join their innovative team in Upington, Northern Cape . This critical role will focus on optimizing and troubleshooting manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce operational costs. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and validating new manufacturing processes and technologies, ensuring seamless integration into existing production lines. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in industrial engineering principles, a proven track record in process improvement, and exceptional problem-solving skills. You will work closely with production teams, R&D, and quality assurance to drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain the highest standards of manufacturing excellence. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to a leading company in a key industrial region.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement in terms of efficiency, yield, and cost reduction.


• Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes, equipment, and technologies.


• Lead process validation and qualification activities to ensure reliability and consistency.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing process issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.


• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation.


• Collaborate with R&D and product development teams to support new product introductions and process scale-up.


• Work with the quality assurance team to ensure manufacturing processes meet all relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements.


• Train and mentor junior engineers and production personnel on process technologies and best practices.


• Conduct process capability studies and implement statistical process control (SPC) measures.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in manufacturing technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering or a similar role within an industrial setting.


• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, and production equipment.


• Proven experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.


• Proficiency in process simulation and data analysis tools.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.


• Strong project management capabilities.


• Effective communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.


• Experience with CAD software is a plus.


• Ability to work on-site in Upington, Northern Cape .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• Work on cutting-edge manufacturing projects.


• Contribute to a company focused on innovation and quality.


• Stable employment in a key industrial sector.