💼 Full-Time Position

Engineering Lead

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Abantu Staffing Solutions
📍 east london, eastern cape, South-Africa
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Location
east london, South-Africa
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Posted
June 08, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Overview

  • Directly oversee the Engineering Department, Manufacturing Engineers

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric/Grade 12
  • N4 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering – Trade Tested or similar
  • Qualified Millwright an added advantage
  • 5+ years’ experience in Automotive Engineering Environment
  • Experienced in Injection Molding Machines (Engel) an added advantage

Main responsibilities

  • Directly oversee the ME's
  • Compile weekly reports on engineering KPIs to analyze actual vs target (CT, Scrap, OEE etc.)
  • Attend daily OPS meetings to provide feedback and actions
  • Attend daily Scrap/Quality meeting and set actions to minimize
  • Work hand in hand with the Maintenance Lead to brainstorm on equipment and process improvements
  • Compile the monthly departmental KPI's report with ICA / PCA Actions
  • Liaise with suppliers and contract...