Continuous Improvement Engineer

Reference: CPT006856-CS-1

Continuous Improvement Engineer – Cape Town Industry: Manufacturing Full-time | On-site

Our client, an established manufacturing company, is seeking a technically skilled and results-driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for improving product quality, production efficiency, machine performance, and cost-effectiveness while managing engineering projects and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate product deviations, quality issues, quantity discrepancies, and customer complaints, providing technical findings and recommendations.

• Conduct technical testing on existing and new products to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Analyse production data and machine performance to identify inefficiencies and implement practical production solutions.

• Improve line efficiencies, reduce wastage, optimise yields, and identify opportunities for automation.

• Develop and maintain line specifications, process tolerances, process controls, and standard operating procedures.

• Support product development and testing through technical analysis, modelling, calculations, and machine improvement recommendations.

• Design and implement existing product improvements, assist with new product designs, and contribute to research and development projects.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through improved production methods, alternative suppliers, machinery upgrades, automation, and more efficient labour utilisation.

• Manage engineering projects, including feasibility assessments, project scope, project plans, timelines, and deliverables.

• Complete and monitor New Product Request (NPR) and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) documentation, following up on implementation through the relevant Process Change Request (PCR) process.

• Provide accurate technical information for the creation of new stock codes and bills of materials (BOMs).

• Manage and coordinate the Engineering Foreman and artisan team, including resource allocation, project manufacturing activities, performance management, staff development, discipline, and leave approvals.

• Ensure engineering activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with quality and production requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric with acceptable marks.

• BTech or BEng in Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a factory environment, with 5–7 years’ relevant experience in a similar role preferred.

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical machinery, production processes, and fault-finding.

• Proven ability to analyse production figures, identify inefficiencies, and implement practical improvements.

• Advanced mathematical and analytical skills.

Please email your CV to craig@personastaff.co.za

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