Western Cape: Senior Process Engineer posted by iStaff (Pty) Ltd

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Production Engineering
2. Master’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration (advantageous)
3. Professional certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or PMP (beneficial)
4. 8-12 Years in engineering roles, preferably in production, manufacturing or high-volume operations
5. Proven track record in OEE, BOM execution, process optimization and cost management
6. Xperdyte or similar production planning software experience (advantageous)
7. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
8. Proficiency in CAD and data-driven manufacturing tools
9. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
10. Strong expertise in engineering design, automation and manufacturing technology
11. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
12. 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.  
 
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