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.
- 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.
Job Overview
Date Posted
16 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR
300,000 - 400,000
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa