Mechanical Process Engineer Job at Network Recruitment
Job role overview
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Date posted
October 22, 2026
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Closing date
November 22, 2026
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Hiring location
Western Cape
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Qualification
Bachelors
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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
How to Apply
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