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Production Engineer Jobs in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Production Engineer
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Production Engineer
Recruiter:
Abantu Staffing Solutions
Job Ref:
111852253
Date posted:
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Location:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred) or a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar
- 2 years of experience (internship or graduate experience in manufacturing is advantageous)
- Exposure to automotive or injection moulding environments is advantageous
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
- Experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools
- Basic understanding of data analysis tools (Python, SQL advantageous)
- Interest in IoT, automation, and digital manufacturing
- Basic knowledge of PLCs and manufacturing systems (advantageous)
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
- Familiarity with ERP/ MES systems (e.g., SAP advantageous)
Responsibilities
- Supporting production operations through data analysis, process optimisation, and digital transformation initiatives
- Improving efficiency, reducing waste, enhancing quality, and enabling data-driven decision-making through the integration of Industrial IoT (IIoT) and smart manufacturing technologies
- Analyse processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support the implementation of sustainable, technology-driven solutions aligned with business objectives
- Key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy and reliability of data analysis and reporting
- Improvement in data availability and system integration
- Contribution to OEE improvement initiatives
- Reduction in inefficiencies (scrap, downtime, cycle time losses) – support role
- Successful participation in IoT and digital transformation projects
- Timely completion of assigned tasks and projects
- Quality and standardisation of documentation
- Tasks, competencies and responsibilities
- Process analysis and optimisation
- Data analysis, reporting and digital insights
- IoT integration and smart manufacturing
- Continuous improvement (CI)
- Automation and digitalisation
- Production support
- Quality and compliance support
- Health, Safety and Environmental support
- Cost and efficiency support
- Documentation and administration
- Cross-functional collaboration