Design and Project Engineer at Blackheath Manufacturing Facility
Ability Recruitment · Blackheath, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
A manufacturing facility in Blackheath, Cape Town is looking for a qualified Design and Project Engineer to join their maintenance and engineering department. You will work on factory improvements, new product development such as Matcha and Red Cuppachino, and support the maintenance team. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands on design work and seeing projects through from planning to implementation.
About the role
Ability Recruitment is hiring a Design and Project Engineer for a manufacturing facility based in Blackheath, Cape Town. This role sits within the maintenance and engineering department and is focused on improving factory operations and supporting new product lines.
The company is currently working on several new products, including value added lines like Matcha and Red Cuppachino, so they need someone who can bring strong design skills and project execution ability to the team.
Key areas of work:
- Planning, designing, and implementing factory improvements
- Supporting product development initiatives
- Providing support to the maintenance team
This is a hands on engineering role where you will see your designs move from concept to reality on the factory floor.
Requirements
- Suitably qualified Design or Project Engineer
- Strong design skills are essential
- Relevant engineering qualification
- Ability to work within a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and implement factory improvements
- Support product development for new and existing products
- Provide support to the maintenance team
- Contribute to efficiency improvements on the factory floor
- Work on value added product lines such as Matcha and Red Cuppachino
Job details
- Organisation
- Ability Recruitment
- Location
- Blackheath, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are an engineer with a passion for design and seeing projects through from start to finish, this role at a Blackheath manufacturing facility could be a great fit. The company is investing in new product lines, so you will have the chance to make a real impact on factory efficiency and product development.
When applying, make sure your CV highlights any hands on design work you have done, especially in a manufacturing or production environment. If you have experience with factory layout improvements or new product rollouts, mention that clearly.
This is an on site role, so you will need to be comfortable working in a factory setting in Blackheath. Prepare to discuss specific projects you have designed and implemented, and be ready to explain how you approach problem solving on the factory floor.
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