Production Engineer

PRODUCTION ENGINEER (COMPOSITE & FIBERGLASS MANUFACTURING)

Position:

Production Engineer

Department:

Operations

Location:

Olifantsfontein, Gauteng

Industry:

Premium Lighting Solutions & Heavy Manufacturing

ABOUT THE ROLE

An industry-leading, global manufacturer of specialized lighting solutions is seeking a skilled and proactive

Production Engineer

to oversee and optimize the manufacturing processes for

fiberglass poles

.

Forming a vital part of the Operations Department at the Head Office facility, you will be responsible for driving process efficiency, maintaining strict quality standards, minimizing operational waste, and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies.

If you possess a strong background in composite materials, process engineering, and lean manufacturing, this is an exceptional opportunity to drive continuous improvement within a world-class production environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Production & Process Optimization

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for fiberglass pole production lines.

• Apply

Lean Manufacturing

and

Six Sigma

principles to eliminate waste, remove process bottlenecks, and boost productivity.

• Manage production schedules to guarantee on-time project and product delivery.

• Analyze production data and maintain accurate process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality check protocols.

2. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Maintain and enhance overall product and process quality across manufacturing lines.

• Investigate process deviations, lead root-cause analysis (RCA) activities, and execute corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Ensure strict adherence to environmental, safety, and health standards during all production activities.

• Partner closely with Maintenance and Quality Control teams to ensure consistent product standards.

3. Equipment & Maintenance Support

• Collaborate with the maintenance team to maximize machine performance and minimize unscheduled downtime.

• Assist with new equipment installation, machine calibration, and technical upgrades.

• Ensure all production machinery complies with relevant safety and quality regulations.

4. Data, Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report on core production metrics, including

OEE, NQC, Efficiency, Waste, and Downtime trends

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