Project Engineer, Cape Town, South Africa

We are seeking a results-driven Industrial Engineer with approximately 5 years' experience, ideally within an FMCG, food production, or manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational efficiency through the planning, execution, and implementation of continuous improvement and capital projects across production and supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support end-to-end project implementation, from concept through to execution and post-implementation review
• Analyse existing processes to identify efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and productivity gains
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, quality, and supply chain
• Develop and optimise process flows, layouts, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes
• Utilise data analysis and reporting to support decision-making and track performance improvements

Requirements:

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Industrial Engineering or related field (Degree preferred, BTech only with suitable seniority and expertise)
• Approximately 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably within FMCG, food production, or manufacturing
• Proven experience in a project-based or project implementation role
• Strong understanding of process optimisation, production systems, and operational workflows
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills

Key Attributes:

• Hands-on, practical, and solutions-orientated
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across teams
• Highly organised with strong project coordination skills
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced production environment

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