Jnr Process Engineer - Injection Moulding

Jnr Process Engineer - Injection Moulding

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 22 January 2026

Industry: Manufacturing

Job category: Process Engineering

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Fluidra is growing! We are looking for a Jnr Process Engineer – Injection Moulding based at our Head office in Denver.

Create the perfect pool experience

Fluidra aims to provide a fun and inclusive work environment where our values guide our behaviour. We strive to provide the perfect pool experience, responsibly. We have a strong geographical footprint with operations in over 45 countries. In South Africa, we have a workforce of over 450 staff.

About the role

The successful candidate will report directly to the Production Manager. This is a junior position designed as a developmental role for two years. At the end of the two years, the candidate will be responsible for the following:

• The set-up, and sustained robust performance of all injection moulding machines.
• Responsible for the proper set up and operation of injection moulding machines for the production of precision moulded plastic parts.
• Monitors the moulding process to ensure product quality.
• Executes daily production tasks and supervises work in accordance with production schedule.
• Creates set up procedures and process optimisation of new and existing plastic injection moulds.
• Design and develop manufacturing processes with the aim of improving efficiency, reducing waste and lowering overall production costs.
• Evaluate and standardise existing processes to enhance the performance of the equipment, people and enhance overall productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead, support and coach on problem solving using root cause analysis techniques.
• Establish corrective and preventative countermeasures from problem solving.
• Analyze processes and find areas of opportunity that reduce costs and increase production efficiency.
• Support teams in the development of technical standards to ensure alignment with lean manufacturing principles.

Injection Moulding process improvement:

• Mold Process and process troubleshooting of various types of injection molds
• Mold set ups and tooling changeovers
• Mold maintenance and minor tool repair
• Directing and monitoring the execution of the production schedule as well as performing mold and or material changes as dictated by the schedule.
• Performing process troubleshooting
• Part inspections and various other functions to insure part conformity and quality
• Verifying paperwork for jobs and completion of inspections at start of jobs and in process inspections

• National Senior Certificate / Matric / Grade 12 Certificate (Completed)
• Candidates must have an Engineering Degree / Diploma or,
• 2-3 Years experience working as a Process Engineer or,
• Extensive Injection Moulding process experience ( 10 years)
• Excellent mechanical and technical aptitude
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Ability to utilize precision measuring instruments and inspection of equipment to monitor quality
• Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures based on ISO Standards
• Willing to learn Injection Moulding process from start to finish
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong Mathematical skills
• High achievement orientation
• Concern for order, quality, and accuracy
• Punctual
• Ability to work within a team
• Prepared to work shifts, occasionally.

Fluidra is a workplace where everyone can develop.