Mechanical Process Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028779/SV

Date posted:

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Location:

Cape Winelands: Boland, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

A leading manufacturing company in the Western Cape is looking to appoint a skilled Mechanical Process Engineer to strengthen its operational team and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.

POSITION INFO:
This opportunity is ideally suited to a proactive and results-oriented engineering professional who is passionate about driving process optimisation, enhancing production efficiency, and achieving operational excellence. The successful incumbent will be instrumental in identifying improvement opportunities, streamlining manufacturing processes, minimising downtime, and leading continuous improvement initiatives within a high-performance production environment. Working collaboratively with production, maintenance, and leadership teams, the Mechanical Process Engineer will play a critical role in maximising plant performance, improving operational reliability, and supporting the achievement of key business objectives. The position requires a strong foundation in mechanical process engineering, coupled with the ability to analyse complex operational challenges and implement practical, sustainable solutions that deliver measurable results. 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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