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Engineering Lead (Permanent)

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Job Location:

East London - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose:
Directly oversee the Engineering Department Manufacturing Engineers

Responsibilities:

Directly oversee the MEs

Compile weekly reports on engineering KPIs to analyse actual vs target (CT Scrap OEE etc.)

Attend daily OPS meeting to provide feedback and actions.

Attend daily Scrap/Quality meeting and set actions to minimize.

Work hand in hand with the Maintenance Lead to brainstorm on equipment and processes improvements.

Compile the monthly departmental KPIs report with ICA / PCA Actions.

Liaise with suppliers and contractors for the execution of planned projects/CI initiatives.

Obtain quotes based on SOWs and raise PORs within One BPM.

Track expenses and budgets to stay within the monthly budget.

Recruit (Interviews) and train new members in terms of company procedures.

Lead key KPIs - PFMEA Control plan and Process Health sheet and ensure they are updated.

Champion CI activities with the respective MEs - Cycle time improvements layouts flows (VSM) and Kaizens.

Stand in and 2IC to the Technical Manager.

Perform weekly/monthly process audits (Control plan FMEA Parameter sheets etc.) to ensure compliance to IATF16949.


Requirements:

N4 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Trade Tested or similar.

Qualified Millwright an added advantage.

Experienced on Injection Molding Machines (Engel) an added advantage.

5 years experience in Automotive Engineering Environment

Computer literacy is a must.

Ability to learn fast and be independent.

Excellent leadership and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems preferred.

Should you meet the minimum requirements please forward your CV and supporting documents to

Skills
  • Engineering
  • Injection Moulding
  • Millwright

Required Experience:

Senior IC