Production Engineer

Recruiter:

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T/A MPC Recruitment Group EC

Job Ref:

3370617044

Date posted:

Friday, February 20, 2026

Location:

Pinetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

My client in the manufacturing / FMCG space is looking for a Production Engineer / Qualified Engineer to look after the Production Engineering Projects.

Duties include:

Partner with Asset Care Team to ensure all machine and plant maintenance is done effectively
Working with the Production team to ensure reliable machine, and plant performance
Identification and achievement of measurable technical and process developments and improvements.
Lead and Coordinate Production projects, including CAPEX and other ad hoc requirements
Ensuring engineering excellence in the Plant
Ensuring a safe working environment by ensuring Safety Best practices
Ensuring Housekeeping and all company standards are consistently maintained.
Working on continuous improvement projects on the line in partnership with Production

Minimum Requirements:

Engineering Degree (BSc/BEng Mechanical/Electrical, Industrial or Mechatronics’) preferred
2 - 3 years’ experience in an Engineering role in a Manufacturing environment, preferably packaging or FMCG related
An understanding of Continuous Production processes would be advantageous
Logical and critical thinking skills essential for this position
Happy to work in a Production environment/ Factory floor-based position
Comfortable working over a weekend on projects as and when required (ad hoc)

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