Production Engineer / Manager (Manufacturing Wood And Furniture Industry)

Production Engineer / Manager (Manufacturing Wood and furniture industry)

Based in Sebenza Edenvale

R15-25K NEG

Minimum requirements

• Manufacturing Wood and furniture industry.
• Relevant qualified is required
• Preferably male

Purpose of the Role

The Production Engineer is responsible for optimizing and overseeing the manufacturing processes within the door and furniture production plant. The role ensures efficient use of machinery, materials, and manpower to deliver high-quality products, while driving process improvements, reducing waste, and maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of woodworking machinery, CNC equipment, and assembly processes.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and process optimization within furniture/wood products.
• Understanding of finishing techniques (spraying, lacquering, veneering, laminating).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and translate them into production processes.
• Knowledge of quality control systems in manufacturing.
• Competence in ERP/MRP systems for production scheduling and material control.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3-5 years’ experience in a woodworking, door, or furniture manufacturing environment, advantageous but not necessary.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machinery, woodworking processes, and assembly lines, advantageous but not necessary.
• Knowledge of raw materials (timber, board, veneers, laminates, hardware) and their applications.
• Familiarity with ISO quality standards and health & safety regulations.

KPI:

• Supervise production
• Quality
• Manufacturing
• Implementation

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