Production Engineer

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg Gauteng, South Africa Slide and Space Doors Full time R180 000 - R300 000 per year

Job Title: Production Engineer

Purpose of the Role

The Production Engineer is responsible for optimizing and overseeing the manufacturing processes within the door and furniture production plant. The role ensures efficient use of machinery, materials, and manpower to deliver high-quality products, while driving process improvements, reducing waste, and maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan Coordinate and monitor daily production activities across door and furniture lines.

  • Improve and standardize woodworking and assembly processes to maximize efficiency.

  • Develop and maintain machine setups for cutting, edging, drilling, pressing, and finishing operations.

  • Troubleshoot production issues related to CNC machines, woodworking equipment, and assembly lines.

  • Collaborate with the design team to ensure new door/furniture designs are production-ready and cost-effective.

  • Implement lean manufacturing practices to reduce waste in timber, board, hardware, and finishes.

  • Ensure strict quality control in surface finishing (lacquer, veneer, paint) and assembly processes.

  • Support maintenance teams in ensuring machines (CNC, edge-banders, presses, saws) operate at peak efficiency.

  • Train production staff on technical procedures, equipment usage, and safety standards.

  • Monitor material usage, reject rates, and implement corrective actions to improve yield.

  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations within the plant.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong technical knowledge of woodworking machinery, CNC equipment and assembly processes.

  • Experience in lean manufacturing and process optimization within furniture/wood products.

  • Understanding of finishing techniques (spraying, lacquering, veneering, laminating).

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and translate them into production processes.

  • Knowledge of quality control systems in manufacturing.

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and process improvement skills.

  • Competence in ERP/MRP systems for production scheduling and material control.

  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (or equivalent) 3-5 years' experience. Hands-on experience with CNC machinery, woodworking processes, and assembly lines, advantageous but not necessary. Knowledge of raw materials and their applications. ISO quality standards and health & safety regulations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Production efficiency and output vs. target.

  • Material yield (waste reduction on timber, board, and finishes).

  • Machine downtime reduction.

  • Quality reject rate (doors/furniture passing QC first time).

  • On-time delivery performance.

  • Cost savings from process improvements.

  • Safety compliance and incident reduction.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

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