Production Engineer - Executive Placements, Johannesburg

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates. My client in the manufacturing / FMCG space is looking for a Production Engineer / Qualified Engineer to look after the Production Engineering Projects. Duties: include:

• Partner with Asset Care Team to ensure all machine and plant maintenance is done effectively
• Working with the Production team to ensure reliable machine, and plant performance
• Identification and achievement of measurable technical and process developments and improvements.
• Lead and Coordinate Production projects, including CAPEX and other ad hoc requirements
• Ensuring engineering excellence in the Plant
• Ensuring a safe working environment by ensuring Safety Best practices
• Ensuring Housekeeping and all company standards are consistently maintained.
• Working on continuous improvement projects on the line in partnership with Production

  Requirements:

• Engineering Degree (BSc/BEng Mechanical/Electrical, Industrial or Mechatronics’) preferred
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in an Engineering role in a Manufacturing environment, preferably packaging or FMCG related
• An understanding of Continuous Production processes would be advantageous
• Logical and critical thinking skills essential for this position
• Happy to work in a Production environment/ Factory floor-based position
• Comfortable working over a weekend on projects as and when required (ad hoc)