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Planning Process Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Uitenhage - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client in the Automotive Manufacturing industry is seeking to employ a Planning / Process Engineer to join their team based in Uitenhage Eastern Cape.
Exciting Opportunity:
To support Production by developing implementing and optimising manufacturing processes. The role focuses on ensuring production efficiency resolving technical issues and driving continuous improvement to meet quality cost volume targets and safety targets.Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Engineering.
- Qualified Toolmaker.
- Minimum 3-5 years technical / engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of production systems processes and layouts In-depth knowledge of production processes layouts production systems and shop facilities.
- 3 years experience / knowledge of a Tool Room including tool design tool layout heavy press tools manufacture patternmaking machining works preparation and try-out section.
- Knowledge of quality and audit systems (ISO VDA COP OHSE) as well as Microsoft Office CAD / MicroStation.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to Production to develop and establish efficient manufacturing processes.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity efficiency and cost performance.
- Coordinate and facilitate improvement workshops (e.g. value stream mapping efficiency workshops).
- Establish and optimise production processes including tooling layouts and equipment.
- Resolve production and process-related issues impacting quality or output.
- Ensure process stability and readiness for production changes and new model introductions.
- Manage change control relating to engineering changes (ECRs new models process updates).
- Support costing activities for facilities tooling and equipment.
- Conduct audits (quality process OHSE) and ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production Engineering Quality Logistics and Purchasing.
- Develop reports process documentation and performance tracking tools.
- Drive problem-solving initiatives and implement sustainable solutions to root causes.
Required Experience:
IC
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