Industrial Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026436/Dione

Date posted:

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

550 000

SUMMARY:

Our client is a growing South African fintech business specialising in smart cash management and payment technology solutions. They design, manufacture, and deploy intelligent hardware systems used by leading retailers, financial institutions, and logistics companies.
With a strong footprint across Southern Africa and thousands of devices in operation, the company is scaling and investing in operational excellence across its manufacturing and supply chain functions. Salary dependent on experience.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:

We are looking for a hands-on Industrial Engineer with solid experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly working with components and production processes.
This role will focus on optimising production, improving efficiencies, and supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of hardware products, from component sourcing to assembly and deployment readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyse and improve manufacturing and assembly processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs
Work closely with engineering, procurement, and operations teams on component selection, sourcing, and optimisation
Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and production documentation
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma)
Optimise production workflows, capacity planning, and resource utilisation
Support supplier management, including lead times, quality, and cost efficiencies
Drive process standardisation and quality improvements across manufacturing operations
Use data and analytics to identify operational inefficiencies and recommend solutions

Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):

Experience with BOM management and ERP systems
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work across cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, supply chain)
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience working with components (mechanical and/or electronic)
- Strong understanding of:
  - Production processes
  - Supply chain and inventory management
  - Costing and process optimisation

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.
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