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Quick facts about this role
Location
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
R 55 000 - R 60 000 per month
Posted
08 Sept 2026
Closes
23 Oct 2026
Jobs in Manufacturing
Engineering Manager - Product and Process
Role Overview
An experienced Engineering Manager: Product and Process is required to lead product development, manufacturing-process improvement and engineering excellence in an electronics and defence environment. The role drives quality, operational efficiency, compliance and cross-functional delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead product and process engineering activities from development through production.
- Drive continuous improvement, engineering excellence and operational efficiency.
- Improve product quality and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Manage engineering projects, priorities, resources and delivery milestones.
- Lead, coach and develop cross-functional engineering teams.
- Work with manufacturing, quality, operations and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
Requirements
- Relevant engineering qualification and substantial product or process engineering experience.
- Experience in manufacturing, product development and process optimisation.
- Engineering project-management and team-leadership capability.
- Strong quality, problem-solving and continuous-improvement skills.
- Ability to work in a regulated, customer-focused technical environment.