Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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.