Senior Product and Process Engineer

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006680/N

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Senior Product & Process Engineer
Manufacturing
Full-time | On-site

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company with a strong focus on product quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. They are committed to enhancing their production capabilities and maintaining a competitive edge through innovation and practical engineering solutions.

They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Product & Process Engineer to take full ownership of the Flat Wire product range. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer with a strong track record in driving process improvements, reducing costs, and implementing effective engineering solutions within a production environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Taking full engineering ownership of the Flat Wire product range Driving reduction in Cost of Sales (COS) through practical engineering improvements Improving manufacturing processes, productivity, and product yield Identifying and implementing alternative raw materials and manufacturing methods Collaborating with Design & Automation teams to enhance machinery and introduce new technologies Working closely with Quality to ensure consistent product compliance with customer requirements Partnering with Production to improve throughput, efficiency, and process stability Leading capacity expansion and continuous improvement projects Analysing production data to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions Developing and maintaining process specifications, engineering standards, and manufacturing documentation Requirements BEng Mechanical Engineering (preferred) Minimum 8 years' experience in a manufacturing environment Proven experience in process engineering and continuous improvement Strong track record in reducing costs and improving product profitability Experience leading engineering projects from concept through to implementation Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, and production systems Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities To apply, please send your CV to Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Persona Staff Pty (Ltd) is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. Applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request out POPI Act Policy.

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