Planning Process Engineer (Automotive) at Staff Solutions

• Our client in the automotive industry based in Kariega is looking to appoint a Planning Process Engineer with a Toolmaker trade

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 tracking tools.
• Drive problem-solving initiatives and implement sustainable solutions to root causes.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• National Diploma or Degree in Engineering
• Qualified Toolmaker

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ technical / engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of production systems, processes, and layouts In-depth knowledge of production processes, layouts, production systems and shop facilities
• 3 years’ experience / knowledge of a Tool Room, including tool design, tool layout, heavy press tools manufacture, patternmaking, machining, works preparation and try-out section