Product & Manufacturing Engineering Executive

SUMMARY:
🚀 Product & Manufacturing Engineering Executive
📍 Cape Town, South Africa
💰 Salary: R1.5 million per annum (CTC)

Lead. Innovate. Transform Manufacturing Excellence.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Product & Manufacturing Engineering Executive to join our leadership team in Cape Town. This is a high-impact role for an experienced engineering leader ready to drive operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth in a globally competitive manufacturing environment.

POSITION INFO:
🎯 Role Purpose

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across Engineering, Maintenance, and Toolroom functions—ensuring world-class manufacturing performance, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role is critical in aligning engineering capabilities with business objectives while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

🧠 Minimum Requirements
Education:

• B.Eng / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• GCC (advantageous)

• 10–15 years’ relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years in senior management
• Proven exposure to machining processes and/or assembly operations (non-negotiable)
• Strong project management experience
• ERP experience (SAP advantageous)

• English (fluent)

• Ensure accuracy of Product Master Data (BOMs, routings, etc.) for efficient manufacturing
• Drive compliance with industry standards and group requirements
• Lead innovation initiatives to improve throughput and reduce costs
• Oversee configuration management and ERP (SAP) master data integrity
• Partner with customers (local & international) to meet technical requirements
• Lead technical investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and implement best engineering practices
• Support production process development and optimization
• Drive CAPEX initiatives aligned to cost savings and capacity improvements

• Act as GMR 2.1 Appointed Competent Person (Supervisor of Machinery)
• Lead and manage Maintenance and Toolroom departments
• Drive preventative maintenance and TPM culture
• Ensure optimal service levels to support manufacturing operations
• Improve tooling availability and reliability
• Champion a strong safety culture across all functions

• Define and execute departmental vision aligned with company strategy
• Build high-performing, collaborative teams
• Foster cross-functional communication and teamwork
• Enable innovation and problem-solving across the business
• Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement

• Profitability & sustainability
• Globally competitive manufacturing costs
• Customer satisfaction excellence
• Competitive advantage in the market
• Strong supplier partnerships
• Talent attraction, retention & development
• Responsible corporate citizenship

• A strategic thinker with strong operational execution
• A leader who inspires, develops, and empowers teams
• A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A change agent passionate about continuous improvement and innovation

• Competitive executive-level salary package
• Opportunity to shape and influence manufacturing strategy
• Work in a globally connected, forward-thinking environment
• Be part of a culture that values excellence, innovation, and people