Planning Process Engineer (Automotive)

Confidential

Full-time Engineering
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Location
uitenhage, uitenhage, South-Africa
Posted
July 24, 2026

Job Description

Duties Provide technical support to Production to develop and establish efficient manufacturing processes. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost performance. Coordinate and facilitate improvement workshops (e.g. value stream mapping, efficiency workshops). Establish and optimise production processes, including tooling, layouts, and equipment. Resolve production and process-related issues impacting quality or output. Ensure process stability and readiness for production changes and new model introductions. Manage change control relating to engineering changes (ECRs, new models, process updates). Support costing activities for facilities, tooling, and equipment. Conduct audits (quality, process, OHSE) and ensure compliance with standards and requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Purchasing. Develop reports, process documentation, and performance tra...