Mechanical Process Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028619/SV

Date posted:

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Location:

Cape Winelands: Boland, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

A well-established manufacturing organisation based in the Western Cape is seeking an experienced Mechanical Process Engineer to join its operations team.

POSITION INFO:
This opportunity is ideal for a results-driven engineering professional with a passion for process optimisation, production improvement, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying efficiencies, improving manufacturing processes, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced production environment. The role requires a strong technical background in mechanical process engineering, coupled with the ability to work closely with production, maintenance, and management teams to enhance plant performance and achieve operational objectives. Education: BTech or BEng in Mechanical Engineering Relevant engineering qualification within a manufacturing environment Job Experience & Skills Required: Minimum 8 years' experience within a production or manufacturing environment. Proven experience in production line optimisation. Strong background within food manufacturing or FMCG environments. Sound understanding of mechanical process design. Working knowledge of electrical systems. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience with budget administration and cost control advantageous. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment. Self-motivated, disciplined, and highly organised. Duties: Analyse and optimise production processes to improve efficiency and output. Investigate process bottlenecks and implement corrective actions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance quality. Work closely with maintenance and production teams to minimise downtime. Support equipment performance improvements and process reliability initiatives. Assist with budget planning and operational cost control. Provide technical guidance and innovative engineering solutions to operational challenges. Monitor process performance and recommend improvements where necessary. Ensure engineering and operational activities comply with company standards and procedures. Apply now! For more engineering jobs, please visit If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information contact: Shaleen van Staden Recruitment Consultant- Engineering

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