Mechanical Engineer for Manufacturing Continuous Improvement
GAP Consulting · Western Cape
Overview
A manufacturing company in the Western Cape is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with 5 to 7 years of experience to drive continuous improvement, product enhancement and machine efficiency. If you enjoy solving production challenges and managing projects, this permanent role offers a chance to make a real impact on the factory floor.
About the role
Join a manufacturing company as a Mechanical Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer or Project Engineer. You will be part of a team focused on improving products, production processes and machine efficiency while managing engineering projects from concept to completion.
Day to day you can expect to:
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant
- Work on product improvement and design changes to boost quality and performance
- Analyse production and machine efficiency and implement practical solutions
- Manage engineering projects including planning, execution and handover
To apply, send your CV to loraine@gapconsulting.co.za. Please include your reference FMC000499-LG-1 in the subject line. Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted within 14 days.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 to 7 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer or Project Engineer in the manufacturing industry
- BTech or BEng in Mechanical Engineering or relevant tertiary education
- Strong knowledge of product improvement, production and machine efficiency, project management and design within a manufacturing environment
- Valid drivers licence and own transport
- Contactable references and payslips required
Responsibilities
- Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing processes
- Improve product designs and production methods for better efficiency
- Monitor and optimise machine efficiency on the production floor
- Manage engineering projects from planning through to completion
- Collaborate with production teams to resolve technical challenges
Benefits
Training, Paid Annual Leave
Job details
- Organisation
- GAP Consulting
- Location
- Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Email
- loraine@gapconsulting.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
When applying, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience in a manufacturing environment and highlights projects where you improved production or machine efficiency. Since they ask for payslips and contactable references, have those ready and double-check that your references know they might be contacted. The subject line should include the reference FMC000499-LG-1 to help your application get noticed. If you have a portfolio of design or improvement projects, consider attaching a short summary. Good luck, this is a solid opportunity to grow your engineering career in the Western Cape.
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