Junior Engineer - Philippi, WC
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- R400,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Philippi, WC - Full-timeIntroduction:
A leading manufacturer specialising in custom packaging for the personal care, household, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage sectors is looking for a Junior Engineer to support production processes and technical project execution. Join a business known for innovation, quality, and industry leadership.Top 5 Highlights:
- Support and improve manufacturing and technical processes
- Conduct fault finding, data analysis, and equipment troubleshooting
- Ensure health, safety, and food safety compliance (FSSC standards)
- Gain exposure to project implementation and cross-functional teamwork
- Work with a market leader offering career development and an innovation-driven culture
- Develop and optimise production processes.
- Analyse technical data and monitor machine performance.
- Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
- Manage tools, materials, and inventory for technical operations.
- Uphold GMP and food safety protocols while adhering to OHS standards.
- Train team members on technical procedures and new systems.
- Grade 12 and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- 2 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
- Proficient in reading technical drawings, troubleshooting, and process optimisation.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.
- Knowledge of production systems, safety compliance, and quality standards.
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail.