Production Engineer
Production Engineer
Cape Town, ZA
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Production Engineer to support and lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering high-quality manufacturing and assembly solutions. This role is central to driving concurrent engineering objectives—from concept development through to production line commissioning and final handover. You will play a key role in establishing and maintaining manufacturing baselines, ensuring production readiness, and enabling efficient, repeatable, and high-precision operations.
Qualifications and experience
- Minimum Diploma in Mechanical, Electronic Engineering or Industrial Engineering; Advanced Diploma preferred.
- Strong understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles.
- Solid experience in Manufacture & Assembly, applying Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) tools and principles.
- Knowledge of design optimisation, manufacturing technologies, and supplier development.
- Experience with high-precision manufactured products and technologies.
- Proven experience in production line design, commissioning, and optimisation.
Key technical skills
- Expertise in LEAN manufacturing principles.
- Experience in Producibility Analysis techniques.
- Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and EN9145 principle.
- Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Strong understanding of product development and concurrent engineering processes.
- Skilled in Production Aid Documentation.
- Ability to extract and apply Product Life Cycle requirements into DFMA solutions.
- Broad knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, and quality control techniques.
- Experience in precision assembly, alignment, and testing techniques.
Key responsibilities
1. Producibility Analysis
- Collaborate with Product Development Teams to evaluate multiple concepts from a DFMA perspective.
- Define and mature Assembly and Test strategies aligned with product lifecycle.
- Develop Process Flow Diagrams.
- Contribute to Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) plans.
- Ensure products are producible, repeatable, and maintainable.
2. Assembly line requirements and design
- Perform workflow analysis and workstation design/layout.
- Define Tooling and Jig Fixtures (TJF) and assembly equipment.
- Manage scheduling, contracting, and cost tracking for tooling and test equipment.
- Oversee workstation builds and collaborate with operations stakeholders.
- Define workforce requirements and align with Operations Management.
3. Manufacturing baseline design and SAP requirements
- Establish and maintain assembly/support line baselines and operational procedures.
- Develop documentation for training, production, testing, quality control, and repair.
- Maintain all production SAP data (routings, costing, BOMs, etc.).
4. Assembly line commissioning and acceptance
- Lead the setup of production and assembly lines with cross-functional teams.
- Conduct Production Readiness Reviews.
- Ensure Pre-Production Models (PPMs) meet baseline requirements.
- Validate throughput performance of production lines.
- Coordinate training and final handover to Operations Management.
Our recruitment values:
HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.
Application Deadline: 02 April 2026.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.
If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application
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