Process Engineer

Location: Tulbagh

Our client in the beautiful Tulbagh/Winelands area, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Process Engineer to drive innovation, ensure technical excellence across operations and to lead engineering projects. Responsible for designing, developing and implementing engineering solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety while maintaining strict compliance with industry standards and regulations

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)

5+ 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

PLEASE NOTE:
Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable.

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