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O'Brien Recruitment

Project Engineer (FMCG Manufacturing Environment) (3 month contract)

O'Brien Recruitment

  • R65,000 - R70,000 per month
  • Contract Senior position
  • Boksburg
  • Posted 08 Apr 2026 by O'Brien Recruitment
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2636749
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About the position

If you’re the kind of engineer who doesn’t just maintain systems but questions them, improves them, and occasionally rebuilds them from the ground up, keep reading.

We’re partnering with a leading manufacturing business operating in a high-volume FMCG environment, looking for a Project Engineer who can take ownership of complex engineering projects and drive real operational change. This is a 3 month contract, and they are looking for someone who can start immediately and hit the ground running!  This is not a sit-back-and-report role. It’s hands-on, fast-moving, and expects you to lead from the front.

Please kindly submit your CV to [Email Address Removed] or apply here directly.

What You’ll Be Owning

Project Planning & Execution

  • Define project scope, objectives, and timelines alongside key stakeholders
  • Build detailed project plans, schedules, and prioritisation strategies
  • Lead equipment installations, commissioning, and validation processes
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
  • Integrate new technologies seamlessly into existing manufacturing environments
Continuous Improvement & Quality

  • Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to boost efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards
  • Optimise preventive maintenance and reliability programmes
  • Enforce strong change management and standardisation practices
Stakeholder & Cost Management

  • Communicate progress and insights to leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget
  • Monitor costs, cash flow, and project performance metrics
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams
What You Bring to the Table

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering
  • 5–8 years’ experience in a high-volume FMCG manufacturing environment
  • Strong project management capability (formal certification advantageous)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and Excel
  • Solid understanding of Asset Management, Preventive Maintenance, and continuous improvement frameworks
  • Sharp analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and natural leadership presence
What’s In It for You

  • Real Impact – You’ll work on projects that actually move the needle, not just tick boxes
  • Growth Trajectory – A role that stretches you, not stunts you
  • Innovation-Driven Environment – Where improvement isn’t optional, it’s expected
  • Strong Team Culture – Collaborative, fast-paced, and performance-focused
  • Competitive Package – Built to attract and retain top engineering talent

Desired Skills:

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Engineering
  • ISO (International Organisation for Standardisatio
  • Manufacturing
  • Mechanical
  • Project Costing
  • Project Management

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O'Brien Recruitment

About the agency

O’Brien Recruitment – what is our story and who are we? O’Brien Recruitment has assisted in connecting the right candidates with the right clients since 1997. We love what we do and we are “POWERED BY PEOPLE” – making a difference in our candidates lives and watching their careers grow and develop is the reason we are in business! Our Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment Solutions unite talent with top employers across a vast range of industries, from FMCG; Financial Services; Call Centre; Retail to Publishing; Manufacturing; Legal and Hospitality. When you deal with O’Brien Recruitment you are dealing with a team of twenty professionals who are highly capable, knowledgeable and passionate about recruitment. We pride ourselves on the ability to give our clients and candidates a competitive edge! We payroll over 400 temps/contractors, and on an annual basis, we place over 350 talented individuals in permanent roles in a large variety of Job Functions from A – Z! These include: Accountants, Bookkeepers; Call Centre Agents; Debtors Clerks; Engineers; Financial Managers; Graphic Designer; Human Resources; IT Specialists; Journalists; Key Accounts Managers; Legal; Mechanical Fitters; Network Engineers; Office support staff; Portfolio/Project Administrators; Quality Assurance Managers; Receptionists; Sales Executives; Tax Consultants; Unit Trust Administrators; Villa Managers; Welders; X-Ray Testers; Yard Foremen; Zoologists. Whether you’re progressing to the next step up the career ladder, or building a bespoke recruitment strategy to meet your wider business goals, we help professionals make valuable connections that are crucial to success.

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