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Product & Manufacturing Engineering Executive Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Product & Manufacturing Engineering Executive
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Product & Manufacturing Engineering Executive
Recruiter:
C3 Resources
Job Ref:
JHB000144/NS
Date posted:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Salary:
R1 500 000 Annually
SUMMARY:
🚀 Product & Manufacturing Engineering Executive
📠Cape Town, South Africa
💰 Salary: R1.5 million per annum (CTC)
Lead. Innovate. Transform Manufacturing Excellence.
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Product & Manufacturing Engineering Executive to join our leadership team in Cape Town. This is a high-impact role for an experienced engineering leader ready to drive operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth in a globally competitive manufacturing environment.
POSITION INFO:
🎯 Role Purpose
You will provide strategic and operational leadership across Engineering, Maintenance, and Toolroom functions—ensuring world-class manufacturing performance, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role is critical in aligning engineering capabilities with business objectives while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
ðŸExperience:Language:ðŸ”Maintenance & Toolroom ExcellenceLeadership & Strategy📊 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)🌟 What We’re Looking For💼 Why Join Us?Ready to lead the future of manufacturing? Apply now and make an impact.
- Minimum Requirements Education:
- B.Eng / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- GCC (advantageous)
- 10–15 years’ relevant experience
- Minimum 5 years in senior management
- Proven exposure to machining processes and/or assembly operations (non-negotiable)
- Strong project management experience
- ERP experience (SAP advantageous)
- English (fluent)
- Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership
- Ensure accuracy of Product Master Data (BOMs, routings, etc.) for efficient manufacturing
- Drive compliance with industry standards and group requirements
- Lead innovation initiatives to improve throughput and reduce costs
- Oversee configuration management and ERP (SAP) master data integrity
- Partner with customers (local & international) to meet technical requirements
- Lead technical investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and implement best engineering practices
- Support production process development and optimization
- Drive CAPEX initiatives aligned to cost savings and capacity improvements
- Act as GMR 2.1 Appointed Competent Person (Supervisor of Machinery)
- Lead and manage Maintenance and Toolroom departments
- Drive preventative maintenance and TPM culture
- Ensure optimal service levels to support manufacturing operations
- Improve tooling availability and reliability
- Champion a strong safety culture across all functions
- Define and execute departmental vision aligned with company strategy
- Build high-performing, collaborative teams
- Foster cross-functional communication and teamwork
- Enable innovation and problem-solving across the business
- Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
- Profitability & sustainability
- Globally competitive manufacturing costs
- Customer satisfaction excellence
- Competitive advantage in the market
- Strong supplier partnerships
- Talent attraction, retention & development
- Responsible corporate citizenship
- A strategic thinker with strong operational execution
- A leader who inspires, develops, and empowers teams
- A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- A change agent passionate about continuous improvement and innovation
- Competitive executive-level salary package
- Opportunity to shape and influence manufacturing strategy
- Work in a globally connected, forward-thinking environment
- Be part of a culture that values excellence, innovation, and people
