Location
Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Salary
Not specified
Type
fulltime
Posted
Today
via linkedin
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Recruiter:
Staff Solutions Recruitment
Job Ref:
E.L003196/BG
Date posted:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Location:
Uitenhage, South Africa
Salary:
Negotiable Monthly
SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join their dynamic team in Kariega/ Uitenhage
POSITION INFO:
Job Responsibilities:
- Direct the manufacturing engineers/ process specialists, in defining technical specifications for new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities including leading the projects launches and production transfers.
- Support continuous improvement efforts: propose and implement continuous productivity, efficiency and quality improvement actions for the facility.
- Support the development of target material \& information flow analysis (MIFA) and plant layout.
- Develop capital budget requirements to adhere to established facility standards.
- Ensure the continuous development and coaching of manufacturing engineering team.
- Direct plant manufacturing engineering standard applications and strategic intent.
- Assure compliance of the documented quality system (IATF16949) and promote consistency throughout the organization
- Uphold the company’s Code of Management and Code of Ethics.
- Support the Maintenance manager when required with, repair and preventative maintenance for plant equipment; define and monitor quality/cost/delivery objectives given to external companies when intervening; computer aided maintenance management system for the plant
Job Requirements:
- B degree/Diploma in engineering, with a specialisation in mechanics and automation
- At least 7 years of maintenance/engineering experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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