Senior Engineering Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026130/Hun

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Location:

Pinetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Ready to lead high-impact engineering projects in automotive manufacturing? Drive innovation, optimise processes, and shape world-class production performance.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well-established automotive manufacturing business supplying high-quality components to OEM and Tier 1 customers. Known for its strong engineering capability, the company focuses on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Their environment is fast-paced, quality-driven, and committed to maintaining internationally recognised manufacturing and quality standards. Lead and manage the engineering function, overseeing process optimisation, project delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive Lean Manufacturing practices, support new product introductions, and ensure compliance with automotive quality standards. Manage budgets, lead cross-functional teams, and provide technical expertise in automation, tooling, and process control, while ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Job Experience and Skills Required: BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Minimum 5 yearsâ engineering management experience in automotive manufacturing Strong project management and process improvement (Lean and Six Sigma) expertise Knowledge of automotive quality systems (IATF 16949 and ISO 14001) Proven leadership, analytical, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills Apply now! Are you ready to elevate your engineering career? Send your CV to Clients seeking top engineering talent, let me help you find the perfect fitâreach out at the same email address. Let's build the future together! 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.

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