Junior Engineer

About the position

Our client is a leading custom moulder in rigid plastics, supplying innovative solutions to top South African brands since 1972.
Purpose of the Role:
Responsible for providing technical support to production and supporting engineering projects and processes to ensure the manufacturing of quality products


Role: Junior Engineer

Location:  Philippi - Western Cape


Qualifications & Skills 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification (Mechanical /Electrical /Automation)
• Strong technical aptitude with experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Automation
• Proven experience in ISO 9001:2000 compliance
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach with a sense of urgency and responsibility
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

Production & Efficiency

• Ensure consistent production outputs with OEE > 92%
• Maintain OTIF targets with proactive measures to prevent downtime
• Manage reject and scrap rates 
• Drive plant layout improvements with a focus on industrial automation
• Implement reliability principles, targeting:
• Unscheduled downtime 
• Equipment reliability 
• Planned downtime accuracy

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure production areas comply with GMP, ISO, and QA standards
• Conduct gap analysis and plan for continuous compliance improvements
• Regular reporting on compliance progress and milestones

Maintenance & Technical Support

• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and equipment servicing
• Ensure availability of critical spares and safekeeping of tooling
• Provide technical support to other departments (Toolroom, Maintenance)
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, manage, and motivate subordinates, adhering to company policies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, auditing and reporting on successes
• Address non-conformance reports (NCRs) promptly
• Ensure team compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) practices

General & Administrative Duties

• Complete documentation related to manufacturing and compliance
• Support Bowler Plastics and subsidiaries in line with team capacity
• Work overtime as needed to meet deadlines

We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.

Desired Skills:

• ISO 9001:2000 compliance
• Engineering Degree
• Mechanical