Junior Process Engineer

SUMMARY:
La Mercy - Are you an analytical and detail-oriented engineer looking to make a tangible impact on operational efficiency? This is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career by standardising and continuously improving processes across a dynamic manufacturing environment.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well-established manufacturing organisation that delivers high-quality solutions across multiple sectors, utilizing advanced production and digital tracking systems to maintain industry excellence. As a Junior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing, documenting, standardizing, and continuously improving business and manufacturing processes across all departments. Reporting to the Engineering or Operations Manager, you will work cross-functionally to support operational efficiency, quality improvement, cost reduction, and compliance by implementing best practices and maintaining vital process documentation. Key Responsibilities Process Mapping & Documentation: Develop, document, and maintain standardized process maps, SOPs, work instructions, and flowcharts across departments like warehousing, production, engineering, quality, and finance. Ensure all processes are version-controlled and conduct regular process audits. Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or basic process improvement methodologies (such as 5S and Kaizen) to increase productivity and support root cause analysis (RCA). Cross-Functional Integration: Work closely with all department heads to understand workflows, eliminate duplication, and ensure seamless integration across the business supply chain. Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect and analyze operational data to track process performance, develop departmental KPIs, and generate reports and dashboards to support decision-making. Quality & Compliance: Assist the Quality department in maintaining compliance with ISO or internal standards, ensuring all processes meet regulatory and safety requirements. Health, Safety & Production Support: Collaborate with Health & Safety to incorporate safety standards into workflows, and support production teams (including cable extrusion) by improving process flow and troubleshooting. System Development: Assist in improving digital systems for process tracking (ERP, telematics) and promote automation where feasible to reduce manual effort. Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a process engineering or operations-related role. Exposure to manufacturing environments (preferably cable extrusion or similar) is highly advantageous. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Visio (or similar process mapping tools). Core Knowledge: A basic understanding of process engineering principles, Lean manufacturing, and process improvement techniques. Attributes Strong analytical thinking and technical problem-solving skills. Meticulous attention to detail and ability to interpret complex data and workflows. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities to work effectively across diverse teams. Salary R12 000 - R15 000 CTC Monthly. ***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.***