Industrial Engineer Defence & Military Vehicle Manufacturing

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES025849/RS

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading defence and armoured vehicle manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to support production optimisation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-performance manufacturing environment.

Purpose of the Role

The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for analysing, designing, and improving manufacturing systems and processes to enhance productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance in defence vehicle production operations.

POSITION INFO:
A leading defence and armoured vehicle manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to support production optimisation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-performance manufacturing environment.

Purpose of the Role

Key Responsibilities

Analyse and improve manufacturing and assembly processes
Conduct workflow analysis, line balancing, and capacity planning
Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and implement process improvement strategies
Perform time studies and establish production standards
Optimise material flow, plant layout, and production scheduling
Support new product introduction (NPI) and production readiness
Monitor operational KPIs and prepare performance reports
Collaborate with production, supply chain, quality, and engineering teams
Identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce operational waste
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and defence manufacturing standards

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments
Experience in vehicle manufacturing, defence, automotive, or aerospace sectors advantageous
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies
Experience with process mapping, workflow optimisation, and production planning
Proficient in Microsoft Office and industrial engineering tools/software
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

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