Senior Process Engineer

iStaff Recruitment; Langeberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a seasoned engineering professional to ensure compliance and lead engineering projects in Langeberg Local Municipality, South Africa. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and significant experience in production and manufacturing. Responsibilities include conducting analysis, mentoring junior engineers, and driving process optimizations. Strong project management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years in engineering roles, preferably in production or manufacturing.
• Proven track record in OEE, BOM execution, process optimization.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports and present findings to management.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Lead engineering design and development projects, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Proficiency in CAD

Data-driven manufacturing

Leadership skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Production Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration

Professional certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or PMP

Tools

Xperdyte

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Production Engineering
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration (advantageous)
• Professional certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or PMP (beneficial)
• 8-12 Years in engineering roles, preferably in production, manufacturing or high-volume operations
• Proven track record in OEE, BOM execution, process optimization and cost management
• Xperdyte or similar production planning software experience (advantageous)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proficiency in CAD and data-driven manufacturing tools
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong expertise in engineering design, automation and manufacturing technology
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and project management capabilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports, maintain documentation, and present findings to management
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, ISO, GMP, BRC, and other relevant standards
• Mentor and guide Junior Engineers, promoting a culture of technical excellence and knowledge-sharing
• Lead engineering design and development projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards
• Engage effectively with suppliers, contractors, and external stakeholders
• Contribute to research and development, supporting new product launches and emerging technology integration
• Collaborate across Production, R&D, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Quality teams to align solutions with business objectives
• Drive process optimization using Lean Six Sigma, and innovative engineering methodologies
• Manage projects end‑to‑end, including planning, execution, timelines, budgets, and quality outcomes

Performance expectations

• Maintain 100% compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Launch at least 2 new products annually
• Reduce operational and engineering costs by 5% annually
• Proactively reduce failure rates by 5% annually through preventive measures
• Ensure On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) project delivery
• Contribute to new revenue streams by enabling 5% growth in engineering‑led initiatives

PLEASE NOTE: Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable.

Due to the amount of applications we receive for each position, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you had no feedback within 7 days of applying. Your CV will remain in our database and we will be in touch for other suitable positions.