Senior Process Engineer

iStaff Recruitment

South Africa
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

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

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