Industrialisation Manager

2 weeks ago


Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa AAT Composites Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the industrialisation of new products, processes, and technologies in line with company strategy and customer requirements.
  • Oversee process development, validation, and optimization to achieve production readiness.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth project implementation.
  • Develop and maintain robust production processes, work instructions, and documentation to meet quality and compliance standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction.
  • Manage budgets, resources, and timelines for industrialisation projects.
  • Support customer audits, technical reviews, and product launches.

Key skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (advanced qualification advantageous).
  • Minimum of 5–7 years' experience in industrialisation or process engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably composites or automotive/aerospace.
  • Strong project management and leadership skills with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.
  • Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, process optimisation, and quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 preferred).
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and deliver within tight deadlines.

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person


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