Senior Specialist - Production Engineer at Defy Appliances

Purpose of the Role:

• Implement and improve production layouts and processes to eliminate waste, boost productivity, reduce costs, and uphold quality standards in Refrigeration manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize production on assembly lines, material flow, and ergonomics.
• Monthly reports on production line performance
• Conduct time studies, line balancing, capacity planning, and continuous improvement projects using lean tools and root cause analysis.
• ​Manage new product introductions and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Compliance with employment related legislations
• Optimize manufacturing layouts, workflows, and equipment for fridge assembly lines, reducing cycle times and defects in components like compressors and evaporators.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using lean principles (e.g., SMED, TPM) and root-cause analysis for issues like yield losses or quality deviations.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering
• 3 years in manufacturing engineering, preferably appliances/refrigeration; proven lean/TPM projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SAP, MS Office; analytical mindset, leadership, and union communication

 Closing Date 23 February 2026