TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Senior Specialist - Production Engineer

Defy
South African Rand . ZAR 300,000 - 400,000

Job Description

Purpose of the Role:

Implement and improve production layouts and processes to eliminate waste, boost productivity, reduce costs, and uphold quality standards in Refrigeration manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Optimize production on assembly lines, material flow, and ergonomics.
  • Monthly reports on production line performance
  • Conduct time studies, line balancing, capacity planning, and continuous improvement projects using lean tools and root cause analysis.
  • Manage new product introductions and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Compliance with employment related legislations
  • Optimize manufacturing layouts, workflows, and equipment for fridge assembly lines, reducing cycle times and defects in components like compressors and evaporators.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects using lean principles (e.g., SMED, TPM) and root cause analysis for issues like yield losses or quality deviations.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
  • BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering
  • 3 years in manufacturing engineering, preferably appliances/refrigeration; proven lean/TPM projects
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SAP, MS Office; analytical mindset, leadership, and union communication

Please be advised if you haven't been contacted within 30 days then your application is unsuccessful.

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