Mechanical Process Engineer Job at Network Recruitment

Job role overview

  • Date posted

    October 22, 2026

  • Closing date

    November 22, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Western Cape

  • Qualification

    Bachelors

  • Experience

    5 years

Description

Job & Company Description:

  • An established manufacturing company is seeking a Mechanical Process Engineer to play a key role in enhancing production efficiency, reducing downtime, and implementing engineering improvements across the operation.
  • This opportunity is ideal for a mechanically inclined engineer who enjoys solving complex production challenges and improving manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for optimisation, increase throughput, and ensure plant reliability.

Education

  • BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical Engineering
  • GCC Factories advantageous
  • ECSA registration advantageous

Job Experience & Skills Required

  • Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with production line optimisation and process improvement initiatives
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems and plant equipment
  • Exposure to CAPEX projects, plant upgrades, and commissioning activities
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
  • Working knowledge of electrical and automation systems advantageous
  • Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Analyse and optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and productivity
  • Identify production bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions
  • Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
  • Support equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning projects
  • Improve plant reliability and reduce operational downtime
  • Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to achieve operational targets
  • Monitor and report on production performance and key engineering metrics

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