Engineer
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reference: HQ001244-Tasmi-1
Job Title: Engineer
Department: Technical / Engineering
Location: Western Cape
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 June 2026
Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.
Our client a leading manufacturer within the plastics and packaging sector is seeking an experienced Engineer to provide technical support to production operations while driving engineering projects process improvements and equipment optimization initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving process stability product quality machine reliability and operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Send CV:
Please ensure the job title Engineer is reflected in the subject line of your email application.
Note: If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Title: Engineer
Department: Technical / Engineering
Location: Western Cape
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 June 2026
About Us
Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.
Our client a leading manufacturer within the plastics and packaging sector is seeking an experienced Engineer to provide technical support to production operations while driving engineering projects process improvements and equipment optimization initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving process stability product quality machine reliability and operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical process support to production teams ensuring sustainable and efficient manufacturing processes.
- Industrialise optimize and maintain production processes to improve productivity quality and equipment performance.
- Monitor manufacturing operations identify process issues conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Support engineering projects equipment installations process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure machine reliability and availability through collaboration with production maintenance and technical teams.
- Monitor and control scrap waste reduction initiatives and process efficiencies.
- Train production setting and maintenance teams on best practices processes and equipment utilization.
- Manage technical inventory requirements and coordinate procurement of engineering materials and equipment.
- Maintain detailed process documentation records and project reports.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations quality standards GMP requirements and food safety systems.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years relevant engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience within blow moulding plastics packaging or FMCG manufacturing environments is essential.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes production equipment raw materials moulds and downstream equipment.
- Sound knowledge of technical drawings fault finding equipment testing and process optimization.
- Experience with engineering projects process improvement initiatives and technical problem solving.
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations GMP standards and quality management systems.
- Strong computer literacy and software proficiency.
Skills & Competencies
- Process Engineering & Optimization.
- Manufacturing & Production Support.
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving.
- Project Management.
- Technical Fault Finding & Troubleshooting.
- Quality GMP & Food Safety Compliance.
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement.
What is on Offer
- Competitive market-related remuneration package.
- Opportunity to work within a leading manufacturing and packaging business.
- Exposure to advanced engineering technologies and manufacturing systems.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Dynamic and innovative technical environment.
How to Apply
Send CV:
Please ensure the job title Engineer is reflected in the subject line of your email application.
Note: If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Package & Remuneration
Monthly
Required Experience:
IC