Design/Improvement Specialist

DLK Group | ContractDesign/Improvement SpecialistCape Town, South Africa | Posted on 28/11/2025check(event) ; career-website-detail => ,meta)" mousedown="lyte-button => check(event)" final- final-class="lyte-button lyteBackgroundColorBtn lyteSuccess" lyte-rendered=""> check(event)" mousedown="lyte-button => check(event)" final- final-class="lyte-button lyteColorBtn" lyte-rendered=""> {{getI18n("")}}Share this job with your networkopenurl(event)">openurl(event)">openurl(event)">openurl(event)">openurl(event)">copyLink(event)">load_list_page(event)"> Job listingJob detailsJob InformationDate Opened 28/11/2025Job Type ContractIndustry EngineeringWork Experience 10+ YearsCity Cape TownProvince Western CapeCountry South AfricaPostal Code 7100OverviewJob DescriptionThe Design/Improvement Specialist will play a key role in analysing, redesigning, and optimising engineering and operational processes across the organisation. The position focuses on driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and efficiency in line with industrial engineering principles. The specialist will lead diagnostics, develop improvement strategies, and evaluate programme performance to ensure sustainable, measurable enhancements.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead As-Is and To-Be Process Diagnostics:Conduct detailed assessments of current engineering, production, and operational processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.Develop Engineering-Based Improvement StrategiesDesign optimisation solutions using industrial engineering methods such as Lean, Six Sigma, time-and-motion studies, value-stream mapping, workflow modelling, and capacity analysis.Programme EvaluationEvaluate the effectiveness and performance of engineering or operational programmes, ensuring alignment with productivity, cost, and quality objectives.Process Redesign & StandardisationRedesign processes to enhance throughput, reduce waste, improve resource utilisation, and introduce standard operating procedures (SOPs) where needed.Operational Efficiency ImprovementsDrive initiatives to improve production planning, layout optimisation, cycle times, equipment utilisation, and overall operational flow.STakeholder & Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with engineering teams, operations managers, production staff, and quality specialists to gather insights and ensure buy-in for improvement initiatives.Continuous Improvement LeadershipPromote continuous improvement culture by facilitating workshops, identifying root causes (e.g., using Fishbone, 5 Whys), and implementing sustainable corrective actions.Data Analysis & ReportingUse quantitative analysis, statistical tools, and engineering metrics to develop improvement recommendations and prepare clear reports, business cases, and performance dashboards.Operational Risk IdentificationIdentify and mitigate risks related to process reliability, safety, quality, and efficiency during improvement initiatives.RequirementsMinimum Qualification RequirementsMaster's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Commerce, or a related engineering discipline.Minimum Experience10 years of experience in industrial engineering, operations improvement, process optimisation, production systems, or continuous improvement roles.Core CompetenciesStrong understanding of industrial engineering principlesAbility to analyse and optimise complex workflowsProficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement frameworksStrong problem-solving and diagnostic capabilityExcellent stakeholder communication and workshop facilitation skillsAbility to deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, and operational performancecheck(event) ; career-website-detail-template-2 => ,meta)" mousedown="lyte-button => check(event)" final- final-class="lyte-button lyteBackgroundColorBtn lyteSuccess" lyte-rendered="">