Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Onsite
Job Title: Production Engineer (Fixed Term Contract)
Weir Minerals
Isando
Onsite
Purpose of Role:
Implement strategies to improve safety, productivity, quality and cost consistent with the business plan..
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
· Safety First:
o Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
o Maintain the safety of all systems and processes in the Isando Rubber Plant and implement world class safety practices as guided by the Health and Safety department and senior management
· Compliance:
o Ensure that the Machine shop complies to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85: 1993)
o Maintain the integrity of the ISO 9001: 2008 quality assurance system within the Machine shop, including product traceability
· Technical
o Ensure daily alignment between shopfloor activity, MES transactions, and SAP PP/MM postings.
o Monitor system exceptions (backflush errors, WIP variances, BOM inaccuracies) and drive corrective actions.
o Validate and optimise routing, BOM, work centres, and production versions.
o Ensure full digital traceability of batches, heat numbers, materials, and process parameters.
o Lead system-related root cause investigations for data inaccuracies or posting errors.
o Support upgrades, enhancements, and integrations between MES, SAP, and production equipment.
o Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and IE tools (e.g., VSM, time studies, line balancing, SMED, SPC) to improve throughput and reduce waste.
o Conduct cycle time analysis, capacity studies, and bottleneck elimination.
o Develop and maintain Standard Work, SOPs, and Work Instructions ensuring process stability.
o Identify loss areas and implement productivity, quality, and cost reduction initiatives.
o Lead CI projects from concept through implementation and verification of savings.
o Ensure actual production follows defined processes, controls, and specifications.
o Provide technical leadership during production disturbances, deviations, or quality concerns.
o Analyse process performance data (cycle time, scrap, rework, OEE drivers) and implement corrective actions.
o Support tooling improvement, fixture optimisation, and process capability enhancement.
o Collaborate with Quality to ensure robust control plans, PFMEA updates, and NCR resolution.
o Work closely with Production Supervisors/Shift Leaders to ensure process discipline.
o Facilitate daily Tier meetings to highlight system issues, variances, and improvement actions.
o Provide technical coaching to operators and team leaders on processes, standards, and systems usage.
o Build a strong culture of accountability, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.
o Adherence to all statutory SHE and housekeeping requirements
o Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
· Degree Industrial Engineering/Degree Metallurgical Engineering
· Exposure to foundry quality improvement methodologies and initiatives.
· Knowledgeable in SAP and MES systems
· Computer literate – MS Office Suite
· 3-5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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