Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Automotive)

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

PE006837/AS

Date posted:

Monday, October 12, 2026

Location:

Rosslyn, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the automotive industry based in Rosslyn is seeking a dynamic Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their team

POSITION INFO:
Duties: Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for major production losses, quality concerns, and equipment failures Apply structured problem-solving methodologies, including 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, A3, PFMEA, and G8D Ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented and sustained Promote a culture of structured problem solving throughout the manufacturing team Automation & Control Systems Support: Support PLC-based manufacturing systems and production automation Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and production system failures Support integration between PLCs, MES, End-of-Line (EOL) testing systems, RFID systems, and torque control systems Drive initiatives to reduce supplier dependency by strengthening internal technical capability Equipment Industrialization & New Product Launch Support: Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new equipment installations and process changes Coordinate equipment suppliers during installation, commissioning, validation, and final buy-off Support activities, capability studies, and process validation Manufacturing Data Analysis: Analyse engineering and production KPIs, including: MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) Downtime Scrap First Time Through (FTT): Identify trends and implement data-driven improvement initiatives Technical Leadership: Coach and mentor Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Technicians Develop troubleshooting guides, engineering standards, and best practices Build internal engineering capability through knowledge sharing and technical development Supplier Technical Management : Challenge suppliers on technical solutions and engineering improvements Review supplier Root Cause Analysis reports and corrective actions Drive sustainable engineering solutions rather than temporary fixes Monitor supplier technical performance and Service Level Agreement (SLA) commitments Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent engineering qualification 7+ years' manufacturing experience within a manufacturing environment 5 + years' direct engineering experience within a sewing manufacturing environment Automotive manufacturing industry experience is essential Thorough understanding of Quality Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC) Strong knowledge and practical application of structured problem-solving methodologies, including 5 Whys, G8D, Fishbone Diagram, and A3 Proven experience in manufacturing process optimization and industrial engineering Key Skills and Competencies : Strong PLC troubleshooting and automation experience Excellent Root Cause Analysis capability Project management experience Manufacturing data analysis and KPI reporting Strong leadership and coaching skills

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