Product Industrialization Engineer

Reference: NES027634-Phind-1

Product Industrialization Engineer

Location: Midrand Are you passionate about transforming innovative designs into manufacturing-ready products? We are seeking a Product Industrialization Engineer to drive product release into manufacturing, optimize production processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Release new products into manufacturing and ensure manufacturing readiness.

• Work closely with R&D teams to optimize product designs for manufacturability.

• Evaluate, improve, and re-engineer business and manufacturing processes.

• Develop, configure, test, and implement workflows within ERP and other business systems.

• Manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensure accurate ERP updates.

• Compile production part lists to support manufacturing schedules.

• Support the development and sourcing of local and outstanding components.

• Manage engineering change control processes and product lifecycle data.

• Develop and implement process controls to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize process variation.

• Support business improvement projects, including feasibility studies, process analysis, modelling, and solution implementation.

• Troubleshoot and resolve ERP-related system issues and support system enhancements.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Production, Quality, Stores, Finance, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure seamless project execution.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• 3-5 years' experience in a similar engineering role.

• 2-3 years' experience in Configuration Management.

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SYSPRO.

• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), BOM management, and Engineering Change Control processes.

• Proficiency in software and tools such as ERP systems, CAD, Excel, MATLAB, Python, and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial engineering principles, and process optimization.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Adaptability, resilience, and continuous improvement mindset.

• Strong planning, organisational, and decision-making abilities.

• Customer-focused with a results-driven approach.

Please note: If you do not receive a response within two (2) weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.