Senior Engineering Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026322/Mod

Date posted:

Friday, May 29, 2026

Location:

Pinetown, South Africa

Salary:

1 200 000

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 years’ 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

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